Georgia Business Loan Issued to Car Washes Company

Searching for a Georgia SBA loan? This Georgia entrepreneur got an SBA loan, provided by a Georgia bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Woodstock, Georgia, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from First Charter Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST CHARTER BANK
165 NASH ST
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

4/8/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$2,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $2,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,500,000.

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 10 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Charter Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Charter Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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