Getting an SBA Loan for Graphic Design Services

With these commercial loans for graphic design services, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This graphic design services loan for $200,000 was given to a Tennessee entrepreneur in 2006.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with First Tennessee Bank, out of Knoxville, Tennessee. The loan was granted and they received $200,000 to help grow their Memphis, Tennessee business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES
MEMPHIS, TN 38018

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK
9615 KROGER PARK DR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541430 - Graphic Design Services

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 8 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First Tennessee Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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