Firm Gets an Arkansas Bank Loan

Small business loans in Arkansas are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Arkansas small business loan, provided by an Arkansas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Harrison, Arkansas was a top priority for this small company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Community First Bank. Here are the details on this Arkansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
HARRISON, AR 72601

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 limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/7/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$21,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $21,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,850.

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. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Community First Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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.

Related Links:

Accountant's Role in Securing Financing

Best Harrison, Arkansas Banks for Small Business

Arkansas SBA 7A Lenders