First Farmers & Merchants Bk SBA Loan to Optometrists Company

First Farmers & Merchants Bk and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Tennessee entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee was able to borrow $131,400 from First Farmers & Merchants Bk. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $65,700 of this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
LAWRENCEBURG, TN 38464

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FARMERS & MERCHANTS BK
816 S GARDEN ST
COLUMBIA, TN 38401

The lender provided this 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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

1/31/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$131,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $131,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $65,700.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the borrowed money would help create 2 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

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 Farmers & Merchants Bk 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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