Hope, Arkansas Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Looking to get an Arkansas SBA loan? This Arkansas entrepreneur got an SBA loan, provided by an Arkansas bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to First National Bank, this Hope, Arkansas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TRUCKING
HOPE, AR 71801

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK
200 E THIRD ST
HOPE, AR 71801

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

4213 - Trucking

Loan Approval Date

2/11/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,100

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,100 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $44,080.

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. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $55,100 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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