How to Get a Loan for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for SBA loans for general merchandise stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $175,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

Getting a small business loan in Florence, South Carolina was important for this small business back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Wachovia Bank, operating out of Winston Salem, North Carolina. Here are the details on this South Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
FLORENCE, SC 29501

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
100 N MAIN ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/27/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $87,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Wachovia Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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