Athens, Georgia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Branch Bank & Trust

An SBA loan from Branch Bank & Trust typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Athens, Georgia business owner got a $427,500 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Athens, Georgia, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2008. The lending bank was Branch Bank & Trust, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER AND ALE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Athens, GA 30607

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
200 W 2ND ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

424810 - Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

1/17/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$427,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $427,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $320,625.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Branch Bank & Trust 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:

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