SBA Loan from First United Security Bank Helps Sawmills Company

First United Security Bank 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 Georgia entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Thomasville, Georgia was able to borrow $1,111,111 from First United Security Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $1,000,000 of this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SAWMILLS
THOMASVILLE, GA 36784

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST UNITED SECURITY BANK
131 W FRONT ST
THOMASVILLE, AL 36784

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This commercial loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

321113 - Sawmills

Loan Approval Date

6/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,111,111

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,111,111 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,000,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 75 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

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 First United Security 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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