Company Gets an Alabama Small Business Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Birmingham, Alabama by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2004. Banks like Southeast Financial Fcu may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL FCU
444 JAMES ROBERTSON PKWY
NASHVILLE, TN 37219

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/25/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Southeast Financial Fcu and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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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