Local Business Gets a Georgia Business Loan

Would a Georgia business loan help your company expand? If so, you may want to talk with this Louisiana bank, which offers SBA loans to Georgia entrepreneurs.

By giving the right information to Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, this Atlanta, Georgia business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
ATLANTA, GA 30345

SBA Loan Lender

GULF COAST BANK & TRUST
200 ST. CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/9/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$725,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $725,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $543,750.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Gulf Coast Bank & Trust and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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