Sharpsburg, Georgia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

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

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank, out of Oakland, California. The loan was granted and they received $5,000 to help grow their Sharpsburg, Georgia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
SHARPSBURG, GA 30277

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide small business loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/19/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 Innovative Bank 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!

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