Metairie, Louisiana Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

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

By giving the right information to Omni Bank, this Metairie, Louisiana business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: REMEDIATION SERVICES
METAIRIE, LA 70003

SBA Loan Lender

OMNI BANK
2900 RIDGELAKE DR
METAIRIE, LA 70002

When it made this small business loan, this bank participated in the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program aims to offer fast service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

562910 - Remediation Services

Loan Approval Date

11/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$116,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $116,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $87,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

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

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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