SBA Loan from Self-Help Cu Helps Testing Laboratories Company

Self-Help Cu and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a North Carolina entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Self-Help Cu, based in Durham, North Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TESTING LABORATORIES
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

SBA Loan Lender

SELF-HELP CU
301 W MAIN ST
DURHAM, NC 27701

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541380 - Testing Laboratories

Loan Approval Date

8/12/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$85,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $85,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $72,250.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 Self-Help Cu 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!

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