Business Loan from Community First Bank Given to Used Merchandise Stores Company

Community First Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Arkansas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Community First Bank, out of Harrison, Arkansas. The loan was granted and they received $81,800 to help grow their Eureka Springs, Arkansas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
EUREKA SPRINGS, AR 72740

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY FIRST BANK
200 E RIDGE
HARRISON, AR 72601

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves 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.

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$81,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $81,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $69,530.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a small business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you want money for start up business? Maybe you have a business and need capital to get to the next level? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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