Entrepreneur Works With Charlotte, North Carolina Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with a Charlotte, North Carolina bank about a small business loan? Here's one California business loan, issued by a Charlotte bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Bank Of America worked out well for our friends at one local company in Pasadena, California. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $9,000. Awesome!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION
PASADENA, CA 91104

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This lender processed this small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

488490 - Support Activities for Road Transportation

Loan Approval Date

2/28/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$9,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $9,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,500.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 Bank Of America 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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