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Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans From Carolina First Bank

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About Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending

At Carolina First we are committed to providing small business owners the capital they need to grow by using the U.S. SBA programs. By utilizing SBA, we are able to give our customers two key advantages:

  1. Long-term amortized commercial loans (i.e. production equipment up to 15 years)
  2. Minimal equity requirements (i.e. target 10% on commercial real estate)
We are proud to announce that the SBA has selected Carolina First as a “Preferred Lender.” This honor symbolizes our commitment to service and our understanding that every small business’ financing requirements are unique. That’s why we offer a wide selection of SBA products and solutions to fit your small business needs. Because at Carolina First, we structure our financing solutions to enhance your company’s cash flow.

Opportunities

We focus on the following SBA opportunities:

  • Professionals (Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarian, CPAs, and Attorneys)
  • Commercial Real Estate (Acquisition, Construction, and Refinance)
  • Business Acquisitions
  • Franchise Financing
  • Business Expansion
Features

Key features of our SBA program include:

  • Longer Amortizations
    • Commercial Real Estate – 25 years
    • Equipment – up to 15 years
    • Work Capital – 7-10 years
  • Competitive Rates
  • Low Down Payments
  • Loans from $200,000 to $2,000,000
  • No prepayment penalty on loans less than 15 years

We Make It Easy

The goal of our SBA program is to allow you to generate additional cash flow for your business by creating a loan structure that allows you to focus your attention on increasing revenue and profit margins.


Loan Overview

Carolina First is pleased to offer the following loans:

SBA 7a
SBA 504

Contact Us

Contact any of the following loan officers about your business financing needs:

Name Region Phone E-mail
Tim Anderson Mountains – NC 704.472.5912 tim.anderson@thesouthgroup.com
Mark D. Moreno Piedmont & Wilmington 803.325.9196 mark.moreno@carolinafirst.com
Paul Pickhardt Upstate & South Coast 864.552.9069 paul.pickhardt@carolinafirst.com
Robert F. Wardell Midlands & North Coast 704.458.3255 robert.wardell@carolinafirst.com

All loans are subject to credit approval

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