Growing Company Gets an Arkansas Bank Loan

Looking to get an Arkansas bank loan? This Arkansas entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Texas bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Mena, 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 United Central Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Arkansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOTELS AND MOTELS
MENA, AR 71953

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED CENTRAL BANK
4555 W WALNUT ST
GARLAND, TX 75042

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

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

3/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$380,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $380,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $285,000.

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. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 United Central 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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