Raising Money for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for business loans for general merchandise stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $35,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of America, out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $35,000 to help grow their Woodbridge, Virginia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This lender processed this loan for a small business 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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/23/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to raise money for a business in Woodbridge VA, you ought to talk with a local Woodbridge SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Woodbridge businesses.

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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