Hancock Bank Of Louisiana Gives SBA Loan to Eating Places Company

Business loans in Louisiana are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Louisiana business loan, provided by a Louisiana bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Hancock Bank Of Louisiana. We've got the inside scoop on this Louisiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70815

SBA Loan Lender

HANCOCK BANK OF LOUISIANA
3033 RAY WEILAND DR
BAKER, LA 70714

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

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 40 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Hancock Bank Of Louisiana 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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