Business Loan from Banktrust Given to Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Company

Banktrust 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 Alabama entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Banktrust, out of Selma, Alabama. The loan was granted and they received $136,000 to help grow their Selma, Alabama business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
SELMA, AL 36701

SBA Loan Lender

BANKTRUST
310 BROAD ST
SELMA, AL 36701

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$136,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $136,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $115,600.

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 SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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