Growing Company Gets a North Carolina 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 New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Hickory, North Carolina by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2007. Banks like Cit Small Business Lending Corp may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NEW CAR DEALERS
HICKORY, NC 28602

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

441110 - New Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

7/27/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$523,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $523,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $392,250.

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 23 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 23 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 Cit Small Business Lending Corp 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:

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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