Business Loan from Southbank, F.S.B. Given to Amusement And Recreation Services Company

Southbank, F.S.B. and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Alabama entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Madison, Alabama, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Southbank, F.S.B., based in Huntsville, Alabama.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
MADISON, AL 35758

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTHBANK, F.S.B.
118 JEFFERSON ST
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services

NAICS Code

713990 - Amusement and Recreation Industries

Loan Approval Date

2/20/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 17 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Southbank, F.S.B. 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.

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