Growing Company Gets a Maryland SBA Loan

Bank loans in Maryland are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Maryland bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Annapolis, Maryland, 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 Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc.. We've got the inside scoop on this Maryland small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA SBA LENDING, INC.
1620 E. ROSEVILLE PKWY, STE 1
ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

561499 - Business Support Services

Loan Approval Date

12/16/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,850,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,850,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,387,500.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc. are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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