Cornerstone Community Bank SBA Loan to Animal Specialty Services Company

Cornerstone Community Bank 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 Tennessee entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Chattanooga, Tennessee was able to borrow $389,000 from Cornerstone Community Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $291,750 of this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ANIMAL SPECIALTY SERVICES
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405

SBA Loan Lender

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY BANK
6401 LEE HWY, STE B
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

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 dates back to 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

0752 - Animal Specialty Services

NAICS Code

812910 - Pet Care Services

Loan Approval Date

9/23/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$389,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $389,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $291,750.

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 7 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $389,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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