Raleigh, North Carolina Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Business loans in North Carolina are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one North Carolina business loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to The Fidelity Bank, this Raleigh, North Carolina business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
RALEIGH, NC 27605

SBA Loan Lender

THE FIDELITY BANK
5220 FALLS OF THE NEUSE RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan 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

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/26/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$314,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $314,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $235,500.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

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 $314,000 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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