Business Loan from Sovereign Bank Given to Specialty Food Stores Company

An SBA loan from Sovereign Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Ashland, Massachusetts business owner got a $320,000 loan.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Sovereign Bank, out of Dorchester, Massachusetts. The loan was granted and they received $320,000 to help grow their Ashland, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
ASHLAND, MA 01721

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 MORRISEY BLVD
DORCHESTER, MA 02125

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/23/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$320,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $320,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $240,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 20 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 20 new jobs and retain 40 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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