North Little Rock, Arkansas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Metropolitan National Bank

An SBA loan from Metropolitan National Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a North Little Rock, Arkansas business owner got a $500,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in North Little Rock, Arkansas was able to borrow $500,000 from Metropolitan National Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $375,000 of this Arkansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPHTHALMIC GOODS MANUFACTURING
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72113

SBA Loan Lender

METROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK
425 W CAPITOL AVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

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

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

9/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 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.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

This SBA loan was for $500,000. How would you spend $500,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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