SBA Loan from Branch Bank & Trust Helps Veterinary Services For Animal Specialties Company

Branch Bank & Trust 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 Texas entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Branch Bank & Trust, out of Atlanta, Georgia. The loan was granted and they received $1,300,000 to help grow their Carrollton, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: VETERINARY SERVICES FOR ANIMAL SPECIALTIES
CARROLLTON, TX 75007

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
950 E PACES FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30326

This lender issued this SBA business loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began 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.

SIC Code

0742 - Veterinary Services for Animal Specialties

NAICS Code

541940 - Veterinary Services

Loan Approval Date

11/4/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $975,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 16 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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