Jackson, Tennessee Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan
TennesseeBank loans are available to Tennessee firms through the SBA. In this case, a Tennessee bank provides the loan.
This small business, based in Jackson, Tennessee, 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 First South Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Tennessee small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: WOOD KITCHEN CABINET AND COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURING
JACKSON, TN 38301
SBA Loan Lender
FIRST SOUTH BANK
1862 HWY 45 BY-PASS
JACKSON, TN 38305
This lender issued this particular SBA business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
337110 - Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
Loan Approval Date
5/10/2005
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$100,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.
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 did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.
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 First South 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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