SBA Loan from Bank Of America Helps Computer Systems Design Services Company

Bank Of America and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Virginia entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of America, out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $100,000 to help grow their Blacksburg, Virginia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES
BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

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

541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

Loan Approval Date

2/17/2005

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 13 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 13 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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