Decatur, Alabama Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Bank loans in Alabama are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Alabama bank loan, provided by an Alabama bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Decatur, Alabama by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2001. Banks like Compass Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING STORES
DECATUR, AL 35601

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

This lender provides SBA business 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

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$126,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $126,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $107,100.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are raising money in Decatur AL, you ought to talk with a local Decatur SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Decatur businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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