Amherst, Massachusetts Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Looking to get a Massachusetts SBA loan? This Massachusetts entrepreneur got an SBA loan, provided by a Massachusetts bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Amherst, Massachusetts, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Monson Savings Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ROASTED COFFEE
AMHERST, MA 01002

SBA Loan Lender

MONSON SAVINGS BANK
197 MAIN ST
MONSON, MA 01057

This lender issued this small business loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

2095 - Roasted Coffee

NAICS Code

311920 - Coffee and Tea Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

12/19/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$480,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $480,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $360,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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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