SBA Loan from Cohutta Banking Company Helps Personal Services Company

Cohutta Banking Company 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 Georgia entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Cohutta Banking Company, out of Chatsworth, Georgia. The loan was granted and they received $28,000 to help grow their Dalton, Georgia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PERSONAL SERVICES
DALTON, GA 30721

SBA Loan Lender

COHUTTA BANKING COMPANY
211 S 3RD AVE
CHATSWORTH, GA 30705

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7299 - Personal Services

NAICS Code

532220 - Formal Wear and Costume Rental

Loan Approval Date

8/14/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$28,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $28,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $23,800.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

This SBA loan was for $28,000. How would you spend $28,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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