Baton Rouge, Louisiana Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Bank And Trust

First Bank And Trust 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Baton Rouge, Louisiana was able to borrow $250,000 from First Bank And Trust. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $187,500 of this Louisiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO DISTRIBUTION
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK AND TRUST
909 POYDRAS ST, STE 100
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

512120 - Motion Picture and Video Distribution

Loan Approval Date

3/13/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 18 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 18 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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