SBA Loan from Compass Bank Helps Radio, Television, And Electronics Stores Company

Compass 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 Arizona entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Prescott, Arizona was able to borrow $545,000 from Compass Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $408,750 of this Arizona small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RADIO, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONICS STORES
Prescott, AZ 86301

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

443112 - Radio, Television, and Electronics Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/5/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$545,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $545,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $408,750.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 28 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 $545,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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