Bank Of America Gives SBA Loan to Specialty Food Stores Company

Searching for a Tennessee business loan? This Tennessee entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a North Carolina bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This business, based in Maryville, Tennessee, 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 Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
MARYVILLE, TN 37801

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$53,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $53,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $26,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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