Growing Company Gets a North Carolina SBA Loan

North CarolinaBank loans are available to North Carolina firms through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Hickory, North 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 Community W. Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this North Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TEXTILE AND FABRIC FINISHING MILLS
HICKORY, NC 28602

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY W. BANK
5827 HOLLISTER AVE
GOLETA, CA 93117

This lender provides SBA small business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

313312 - Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills

Loan Approval Date

10/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$465,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $465,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $348,750.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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