How to Get a Loan for General Automotive Repair

Looking for business loans for general automotive repair? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $96,000 general automotive repair loan was issued by an Alabama bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Brooksville, Florida was able to borrow $96,000 from Regions Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $76,800 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
250 RIVERCHASE PKWY E RCS-1 B
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244

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

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

10/4/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$96,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $96,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $76,800.

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

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 $96,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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