SBA Loan from Bancorpsouth Bank Helps Optometrists Company

Bancorpsouth Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Mississippi entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Clinton, Mississippi was able to borrow $350,000 from Bancorpsouth Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $175,000 of this Mississippi small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
CLINTON, MS 39056

SBA Loan Lender

BANCORPSOUTH BANK
ONE MISSISSIPPI PLZ
TUPELO, MS 38804

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

2/3/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $175,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Bancorpsouth Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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