SBA Loan from Branch Bank & Trust Helps Women's And Children's Clothing Company

Branch Bank & Trust has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this North Carolina entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Morehead City, North Carolina was able to borrow $48,000 from Branch Bank & Trust. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $38,400 of this North Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
1303 E MAIN ST
HAVELOCK, NC 28532

This lender issued this particular loan for a small business under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5137 - Women's and Children's Clothing

NAICS Code

422330 - Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

2/14/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$48,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $48,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $38,400.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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 Branch Bank & Trust 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!

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