First-Citizens Bank & Trust Provides SBA Loan to Buy Ledgerplus Franchise

Need money to buy a Ledgerplus franchise? First-Citizens Bank & Trust has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Ledgerplus franchise? If so, here's a 2001 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. First-Citizens Bank & Trust was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Pulaski, Virginia.

SBA Loan Borrower

MERRELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES
PULASKI, VA 24301

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST
100 E TRYON RD
RALEIGH, NC 27603

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide SBA loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8721 - Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services

NAICS Code

541211 - Certified Public Accountants

Loan Approval Date

6/6/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $29,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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