Norcross, Georgia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Metro City Bank

Metro City Bank 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 Georgia entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Metro City Bank, out of Doraville, Georgia. The loan was granted and they received $160,000 to help grow their Norcross, Georgia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
NORCROSS, GA 30093

SBA Loan Lender

METRO CITY BANK
5441 BUFORD HWY
DORAVILLE, GA 30340

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$160,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $160,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $120,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 22 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Metro City Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Metro City 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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