Marietta, Georgia Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in Georgia are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Georgia small business loan, provided by a Virginia bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Marietta, Georgia, 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 Suntrust Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Marietta, GA 30062

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
1001 SEMMES AVE, RVW 4323
RICHMOND, VA 23224

This lender processed this business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

8/9/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $20,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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