Lawrenceville, Georgia Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

GeorgiaBank loans are available to Georgia firms through the SBA. In this case, a North Carolina bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, 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 Branch Bank & Trust. We've got the inside scoop on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this loan for a small business under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

238990 - Specialty Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

3/13/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $175,000.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small 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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