Varnville, South Carolina Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Ameris Bank

Ameris 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 South Carolina entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Varnville, South Carolina was able to borrow $100,000 from Ameris Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $50,000 of this South Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MANUFACTURED HOME DEALERS
VARNVILLE, SC 29944

SBA Loan Lender

AMERIS BANK
2348 BOUNDARY ST
BEAUFORT, SC 29902

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

453930 - Manufactured Home Dealers

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Ameris Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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