SBA Loan from Compass Bank Helps Supermarkets And Grocery Stores Company

Compass Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Arizona entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Mesa, Arizona was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Compass Bank, operating out of Birmingham, Alabama. Here are the details on this Arizona small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
MESA, AZ 85702

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$76,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $76,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $38,450.

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 7 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Compass Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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