Small Business Loans for Women – Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC, has plenty of resources available for women entrepreneurs and business owners, making it a great choice for any women looking to start a business.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, First Bank offers plenty of small business loan options in Asheville. First Bank started as a small community bank, helping local businesses manage their hard earned money, and today we continue to help others financially.

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Our small business loans provide you with the funds you need to start or expand a thriving business. First Bank also offers other financing options to help you get a competitive edge over your opponents in the business world, including:

- Business credit cards with rewards
- Lines of credit
- Commercial mortgages
- Construction loans
- SBA loans

We offer flexible terms and competitive rates on all of our business loans. So you can spend less time worrying about complicated terms and high rates, and more time focusing on your business.

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Last year, in partnership with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, we established the Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award to honor women who have distinguished themselves over a lifetime by demonstrating excellence and leadership in business.

Forbes recently ranked Asheville, NC, as 34th in the nation on their list of Best Places for Business and Careers. Asheville is continuing to grow with tourists, potential residents, and entrepreneurs flocking to the city, making it a perfect time to take out a small business loan and kickstart your business.

To learn more about First Bank’s small business loans for women, call or visit one of our Asheville, North Carolina locations.

Loans subject to credit approval.

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Sources:

Asheville Business Networking: http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/tag/women-in-business/

Asheville Business Blog: http://blog.ashevillechamber.org/2013/08/2013-women-entrepreneurs-best-in.html

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/best-places-for-business/list/

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