Company Gets a Maine Bank Loan

SBA loans in Maine are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Maine SBA loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Auburn, Maine, 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 Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOMEFURNISHINGS
AUBURN, ME 04212

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

SIC Code

5023 - Homefurnishings

NAICS Code

421220 - Home Furnishing Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

6/23/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$27,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $27,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $13,750.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

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

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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