Raising Money for Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

With these bank loans for automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance loan for $80,000 was given to a West Virginia entrepreneur in 2003.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Morgantown, West Virginia was able to borrow $80,000 from Wesbanco Bank, Inc.. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $68,000 of this West Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOP AND BODY REPAIR AND PAINT SHOPS
MORGANTOWN, WV 26505

SBA Loan Lender

WESBANCO BANK, INC.
1 BANK PLZ
WHEELING, WV 26003

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7532 - Top and Body Repair and Paint Shops

NAICS Code

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$80,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $80,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $68,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

If you are wondering how to raise money for a company in Morgantown WV, you ought to talk with a local Morgantown SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Morgantown businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $80,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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