Raising Money for Support Services

Looking for business loans for support services? Try the SBA. This $187,500 support services loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Wachovia Bank, out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $187,500 to help grow their Raleigh, North Carolina business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPPORT SERVICES
RALEIGH, NC 27603

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
301 S COLLEGE ST MAIN LOBBY
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

561990 - Support Services

Loan Approval Date

5/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$187,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $187,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $93,750.

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 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, 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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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