Charlotte, North Carolina Bank Gives SBA Loan to Business Support Services Company

Thinking about meeting with a Charlotte, North Carolina bank about an SBA loan? Here's one South Carolina business loan, issued by a Charlotte bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Wachovia Bank worked out well for our friends at one local company in Charleston, South Carolina. They received an SBA loan for $176,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
CHARLESTON, SC 29407

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
301 S COLLEGE ST MAIN LOBBY
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

This business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

561499 - Business Support Services

Loan Approval Date

5/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$176,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $176,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $88,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

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 Wachovia Bank 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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