Ardmore, Oklahoma Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bancfirst

Bancfirst is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Oklahoma entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Bancfirst, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL LINE GROCERY WHOLESALERS
ARDMORE, OK 73401

SBA Loan Lender

BANCFIRST
101 N BROADWAY, STE 1050
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

422410 - General Line Grocery Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$235,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $235,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $176,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 11 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 11 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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