Little Rock, Arkansas Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Small business loans in Arkansas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Arkansas small business loan, provided by an Arkansas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Little Rock, Arkansas by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2003. Banks like Metropolitan National Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72227

SBA Loan Lender

METROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK
425 W CAPITOL AVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This business loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/14/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$540,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $540,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $405,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 23 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Metropolitan National Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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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