Gainesville, Georgia Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

GeorgiaSmall business loans are available to Georgia small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a New Jersey bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Gainesville, Georgia, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Cit Small Business Lending Corp. We've got the inside scoop on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

At the time this loan was granted, this bank participated in the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program aims to provide expeditious service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

3/1/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$265,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $265,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $198,750.

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 18 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

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 Cit Small Business Lending Corp 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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