Bank Of America Gives SBA Loan to Optometrists Company

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

This company, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, 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 Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this Arkansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

The lender provided this business 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

8/2/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to raise money for a company in Little Rock AR, you ought to talk with a local Little Rock SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Little Rock businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $25,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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