Asheville, North Carolina Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this North Carolina entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank, out of Oakland, California. The loan was granted and they received $10,000 to help grow their Asheville, North Carolina business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide 7A business loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

12/6/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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

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

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Asheville or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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