Huntington, West Virginia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from The First State Bank

The First State 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 West Virginia entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Huntington, West Virginia, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was The First State Bank, based in Barboursville, West Virginia.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY
HUNTINGTON, WV 25701

SBA Loan Lender

THE FIRST STATE BANK
660 CENTRAL AVE
BARBOURSVILLE, WV 25504

The lender provided this business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery

Loan Approval Date

9/28/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like The First State Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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