Lena, Mississippi Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

MississippiSBA loans are available to Mississippi entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a Mississippi bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Lena, Mississippi, 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 Financial Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Mississippi small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BROILER, FRYER, AND ROASTER CHICKENS
LENA, MS 39094

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
206 N VAN BUREN
CARTHAGE, MS 39051

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0251 - Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens

NAICS Code

112320 - Broilers and Meat Type

Loan Approval Date

3/17/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$61,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $61,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,850.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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 First Financial 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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