Entrepreneur Works With Birmingham, Alabama Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Want to talk with a Birmingham, Alabama bank about a small business loan? Here's one Colorado business loan, issued by a Birmingham bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Compass Bank worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Frederick, Colorado. They received an SBA loan for $200,000. Great job!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: POURED CONCRETE FOUNDATION AND STRUCTURE CONTRACTORS
FREDERICK, CO 80504

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

This lender processed this loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

238110 - Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

Loan Approval Date

2/22/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $100,000.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Compass Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Compass Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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