First Niagara Bank SBA Loan to Furniture Stores Company

First Niagara Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a New York entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Amherst, New York was able to borrow $250,000 from First Niagara Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $187,500 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
AMHERST, NY 14226

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
2421 MAIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14214

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide SBA small business loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/8/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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 $250,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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