Growing Company Gets a North Carolina Small Business Loan

Bank loans in North Carolina are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one North Carolina bank loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Flat Rock, North Carolina by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2004. Banks like First-Citizens Bank & Trust may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST
108 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28802

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/18/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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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