SBA Loan from Innovative Bank Helps Specialty Food Stores Company

Innovative Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Alabama entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank, out of Oakland, California. The loan was granted and they received $15,000 to help grow their Birmingham, Alabama business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This business loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/8/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,750.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $15,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

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.

Related Links:

Small Business Loan

Small Business Banks in Oakland, California

SBA Lenders in California