Company Gets a Georgia Business Loan

GeorgiaSBA loans are available to Georgia entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a North Carolina bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to Wachovia Bank, this Stone Mountain, Georgia business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' CLOTHING STORES
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
301 S COLLEGE ST MAIN LOBBY
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

448130 - Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/26/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$105,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $105,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $52,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 Wachovia 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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