Covington, Georgia Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

GeorgiaBank loans are available to Georgia firms through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Covington, Georgia, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Temecula Valley Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS
COVINGTON, GA 30014

SBA Loan Lender

TEMECULA VALLEY BANK
27710 JEFFERSON AVE, A-100
TEMECULA, CA 92590

This lender provides SBA loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447190 - Gasoline Stations

Loan Approval Date

5/6/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,333,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,333,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,750.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, 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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