Yazoo City, Mississippi Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Merrill Lynch Bank Usa

Merrill Lynch Bank Usa 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 Mississippi entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Merrill Lynch Bank Usa, out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The loan was granted and they received $300,000 to help grow their Yazoo City, Mississippi business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TIMBER TRACT OPERATIONS
YAZOO CITY, MS 39194

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL LYNCH BANK USA
15 W SOUTH TEMPLE, STE 300
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

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

113110 - Timber Tract Operations

Loan Approval Date

11/15/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 11 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 11 existing jobs.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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