Elephant Butte, New Mexico Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Savings Bank

First Savings 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 New Mexico entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with First Savings Bank, out of Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico. The loan was granted and they received $184,000 to help grow their Elephant Butte, New Mexico business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPISTS, AND AUDIOLOGISTS
ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM 87935

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST SAVINGS BANK
915 N DATE
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM 87901

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

621340 - Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Loan Approval Date

8/15/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$184,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $184,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $138,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 7 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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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