Maryland Bank Loan Issued to General Automotive Repair Shops Company

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

This business, based in Baltimore, 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 Manufacturers & Traders Trust. We've got the inside scoop on this Maryland small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
BALTIMORE, MD 21784

SBA Loan Lender

MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST
305 W CHESAPEAKE AVE
TOWSON, MD 21204

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

7/16/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$136,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $136,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $115,600.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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