Local Business Gets an Alabama Small Business Loan

Want an Alabama business loan? This Alabama entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by an Alabama bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Montgomery, Alabama, 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 Wachovia Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Alabama small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LEGAL SERVICES
MONTGOMERY, AL 36104

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
2895 EASTERN BYPASS
MONTGOMERY, AL 36116

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring 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

8111 - Legal Services

NAICS Code

541110 - Lawyers

Loan Approval Date

7/26/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$145,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $145,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $108,750.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $145,000 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

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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