SBA Loan from Regions Bank Helps Carwashes Company

Regions Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Alabama entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Helena, Alabama, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Regions Bank, based in Atlanta, Georgia.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CARWASHES
HELENA, AL 35080

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
6637 ROSWELL RD
ATLANTA, GA 30328

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7542 - Carwashes

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

1/27/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$465,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $465,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $348,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

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

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

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 Regions Bank 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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