South Carolina Bank Loan Issued to Radio Stations Company

Business loans in South Carolina are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one South Carolina business loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Columbia, South Carolina, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Branch Bank & Trust. We've got the inside scoop on this South Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RADIO STATIONS
Columbia, SC 29204

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
200 W 2ND ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide bank loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

515112 - Radio Stations

Loan Approval Date

7/15/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $750,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 10 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 Branch Bank & Trust 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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