How to Get a Loan for General Long-Distance Freight Trucking

Looking for business loans for general long-distance freight trucking? The SBA may be the answer. This $40,000 general long-distance freight trucking loan was issued by an Alabama bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Scottsboro, Alabama, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Redstone Fcu, based in Huntsville, Alabama.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL LONG-DISTANCE FREIGHT TRUCKING
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35769

SBA Loan Lender

REDSTONE FCU
220 WYNN DR
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35893

This lender issued this business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

484121 - General Long-Distance Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

10/29/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Redstone Fcu and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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