Local Business Gets a Georgia Bank Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Baxley, Georgia was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Branch Bank & Trust. Here are the details on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES
BAXLEY, GA 31513

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
818 S 1ST ST
JESUP, GA 31545

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

7991 - Physical Fitness Facilities

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

4/7/2000

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 a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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