Firm Gets a Virginia Bank Loan

VirginiaSmall business loans are available to Virginia small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Virginia bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Norfolk, Virginia, 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 Heritage Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTICAL GOODS STORES
NORFOLK, VA 23510

SBA Loan Lender

HERITAGE BANK
150 GRANBY ST, STE 175
NORFOLK, VA 23510

This lender issued this particular bank loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5995 - Optical Goods Stores

NAICS Code

339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

2/9/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Heritage Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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