SBA Loan from Self-Help Cu Helps Optometrists Company

Self-Help Cu and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a North Carolina entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Self-Help Cu, out of Durham, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $64,000 to help grow their Wilmington, North Carolina business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
WILMINGTON, NC 28405

SBA Loan Lender

SELF-HELP CU
301 W MAIN ST
DURHAM, NC 27701

This lender issued this business loan under the SBA 7A lending 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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

7/31/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$64,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $64,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $54,400.

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 Self-Help Cu 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!

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