Charlottesville, Virginia Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Business loans in Virginia are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Virginia business loan, provided by a Virginia bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Charlottesville, Virginia by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2001. Banks like Branch Bank & Trust may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
305 E JEFFERSON ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/13/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$106,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $106,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $90,100.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Branch Bank & Trust had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Branch Bank & Trust made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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