Lebanon, Tennessee Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

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

This small business, based in Lebanon, Tennessee, 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 Community So. Bank D.B.A Commun. We've got the inside scoop on this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
Lebanon, TN 37087

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY SO. BANK D.B.A COMMUN
51 W MAIN ST
PARSONS, TN 38363

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/8/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,659,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,659,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,244,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Community So. Bank D.B.A Commun are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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