Ellenwood, Georgia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative 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 Georgia entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Ellenwood, Georgia, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES
ELLENWOOD, GA 30294

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

624410 - Child Day Care Services

Loan Approval Date

3/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$6,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $6,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,100.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 Innovative 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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