Entrepreneur Works With Portland, Maine Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with a Portland, Maine bank about a small business loan? Here's one Maine business loan, issued by a Portland bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Td Banknorth worked out well for our friends at one local business in Appleton, Maine. They got an SBA loan for $50,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PAINTING AND WALL COVERING CONTRACTORS
APPLETON, ME 04862

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

This lender processed this loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Loan Approval Date

3/1/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 7 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Td Banknorth that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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