Business Loan from First Cit. Bank & Trust Inc Given to Retail Stores Company

First Cit. Bank & Trust Inc and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a South Carolina entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was First Cit. Bank & Trust Inc, based in Columbia, South Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
FORT MILL, SC 29708

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST CIT. BANK & TRUST INC
1314 PARK ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

NAICS Code

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

4/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like First Cit. Bank & Trust Inc and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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