Metropolitan National Bank Gives SBA Loan to Convenience Stores Company

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

This small business, based in Hensley, Arkansas, 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 Metropolitan National Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Arkansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
HENSLEY, AR 72065

SBA Loan Lender

METROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK
425 W CAPITOL AVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide SBA bank loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/18/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$22,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $22,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $18,700.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the funding would help generate 1 new job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 Metropolitan National 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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