Local Business Gets a Tennessee Business Loan

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

This small business, based in Nashville, Tennessee, 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 First Tennessee Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
NASHVILLE, TN 37221

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK
511 UNION ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37219

This lender issued this SBA bank loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/25/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$183,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $183,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $137,625.

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 9 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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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