Growing Company Gets a Georgia Small Business Loan

Bank loans in Georgia are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Georgia bank loan, provided by a Florida bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to First National Bank - Nassau Cnty, this Atlanta, Georgia business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur 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: DIGITAL PRINTING
ATLANTA, GA 30318

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK - NASSAU CNTY
1891 S 14TH ST
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

This small business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

323115 - Digital Printing

Loan Approval Date

4/27/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$182,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $182,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $136,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like First National Bank - Nassau Cnty that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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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