Business Loan from Liberty Bank & Trust Company Given to Photographic Studios, Portrait Company

Liberty Bank & Trust Company is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Louisiana entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Liberty Bank & Trust Company, out of New Orleans, Louisiana. The loan was granted and they received $295,000 to help grow their New Orleans, Louisiana business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS, PORTRAIT
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

SBA Loan Lender

LIBERTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY
3801 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This bank loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7221 - Photographic Studios, Portrait

NAICS Code

541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait

Loan Approval Date

1/26/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$295,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $295,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $221,250.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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