Baton Rouge, Louisiana Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Hancock Bank

Hancock Bank 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 Louisiana entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Baton Rouge, Louisiana was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Hancock Bank, operating out of Gulfport, Mississippi. Here are the details on this Louisiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: METALWORKING MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817

SBA Loan Lender

HANCOCK BANK
2510 14TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501

This SBA business loan was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that this lending institution has a successful SBA lending background and a deep knowledge SBA lending rules and regulations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

333518 - Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

10/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$875,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $875,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $656,250.

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 25 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $875,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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