Nashville, Tennessee Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Bank loans in Tennessee are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Tennessee bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, 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 Innovative Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SERVICES TO BUILDINGS AND DWELLINGS
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan 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.

NAICS Code

561790 - Services to Buildings and Dwellings

Loan Approval Date

8/5/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

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 source of funding.

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 $10,000 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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