Gretna, Louisiana Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in Louisiana are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Louisiana small business loan, provided by a Louisiana bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Gretna, Louisiana was a top priority for this small company back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Bank And Trust. Here are the details on this Louisiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
GRETNA, LA 70053

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK AND TRUST
4100 GENERAL DE GAULLE DR, ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131

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. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/2/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 30 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for a small 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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