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

Central Progressive 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.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Central Progressive Bank, based in Mandeville, Louisiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

SBA Loan Lender

CENTRAL PROGRESSIVE BANK
3916 HWY 22
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5091 - Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies

NAICS Code

421910 - Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

3/17/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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