Martinez, Georgia Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Business loans in Georgia are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Georgia business loan, provided by a Georgia bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Martinez, Georgia, 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 Suntrust Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CARPENTRY WORK
MARTINEZ, GA 30907

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
801 BROAD ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30901

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires 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

1751 - Carpentry Work

NAICS Code

235510 - Carpentry Contractors

Loan Approval Date

1/10/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $24,000.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Suntrust 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:

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