SBA Loan from First State Bank Helps Gasoline Stations Company

First State Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Arkansas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Plainview, Arkansas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was First State Bank, based in Russellville, Arkansas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS
PLAINVIEW, AR 72857

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST STATE BANK
3103 E MAIN
RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72802

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

447190 - Gasoline Stations

Loan Approval Date

5/22/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 $100,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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