Lafayette, Louisiana Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Home Bank

An SBA loan from Home Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Lafayette, Louisiana business owner got a $91,500 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Home Bank, based in Lafayette, Louisiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507

SBA Loan Lender

HOME BANK
503 KALISTE SALOOM RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

This lender issued this particular 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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

1/15/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$91,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $91,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $77,775.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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 Home 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!

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