Raleigh, North Carolina Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Would a North Carolina small business loan help your small business to grow and prosper? If so, you may want to talk with this North Carolina bank, which offers SBA loans to North Carolina entrepreneurs.

This business, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Wachovia Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this North Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INSURANCE AGENCIES AND BROKERAGES
Raleigh, NC 27605

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this bank 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

524210 - Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Loan Approval Date

9/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $60,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Wachovia Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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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