Growing Company Gets a Massachusetts Business Loan

MassachusettsBank loans are available to Massachusetts firms through the SBA. In this case, a Massachusetts bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to Commerce Bank & Trust Company, this Andover, Massachusetts 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: MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND ACCESSORY STORES
ANDOVER, MA 01810

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
386 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01608

When this loan was made, the lender participated in the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program was created to ensure rapid service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5611 - Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessory Stores

NAICS Code

448110 - Men's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/19/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$270,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $270,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $202,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 39 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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