North Charleston, South Carolina Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Business Carolina, Inc.

Business Carolina, Inc. is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one South Carolina entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in North Charleston, South Carolina, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Business Carolina, Inc., based in Columbia, South Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS CAROLINA, INC.
1441 MAIN ST., SUITE 900
COLUMBIA, SC 29201

This lender issued this loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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.

NAICS Code

493110 - General Warehousing and Storage

Loan Approval Date

10/27/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Business Carolina, Inc. had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Business Carolina, Inc. made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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