Savannah, Georgia Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Business loans in Georgia are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Georgia business loan, provided by a Georgia bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Savannah, Georgia was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Suntrust Bank. Here are the details on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
SAVANNAH, GA 31401

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
25 PARK PLACE NE
ATLANTA, GA 30303

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3999 - Manufacturing Industries

Loan Approval Date

6/26/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$600,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $600,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $450,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the funding would help generate 7 new jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

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