Bank Of Granite SBA Loan to Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars Company

Bank Of Granite 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 North Carolina entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Bank Of Granite, based in Granite Falls, North Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF GRANITE
23 N MAIN ST
GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630

This bank 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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

4/25/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$22,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $22,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $11,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

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 Bank Of Granite 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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