Growing Company Gets a Tennessee Bank Loan

TennesseeBank loans are available to Tennessee firms through the SBA. In this case, a Tennessee bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to First Tennessee Bank, this Nashville, Tennessee business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur 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: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK
4014 HILLSBORO RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37215

This lender issued this SBA bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 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

5521 - Motor Vehicle Dealers

NAICS Code

441120 - Used Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

3/24/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$177,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $177,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $132,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Tennessee Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Tennessee Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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