Branch Bank & Trust Gives Bank Loan to Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Company

Bank loans in Georgia are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Georgia bank loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Lawrenceville, Georgia was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Branch Bank & Trust. Here are the details on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
200 W 2ND ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

This commercial loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

423990 - Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

12/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$71,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $71,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $35,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 15 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

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 Branch Bank & Trust 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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