North Carolina Business Loan Issued to Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Shops Company

Bank loans in North Carolina are hard to find these days. We take a look at one North Carolina bank loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Self-Help Cu, this Greensboro, North Carolina business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
GREENSBORO, NC 27401

SBA Loan Lender

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

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/16/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$53,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $53,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $45,475.

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. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $53,500 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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