Baltimore, Maryland Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bradford Bank

Bradford Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Maryland entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Bradford Bank, out of Lutherville, Maryland. The loan was granted and they received $450,000 to help grow their Baltimore, Maryland business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PERSONAL SERVICES
BALTIMORE, MD 21224

SBA Loan Lender

BRADFORD BANK
11 W RIDGELY RD
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide SBA loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7299 - Personal Services

NAICS Code

532220 - Formal Wear and Costume Rental

Loan Approval Date

11/7/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$450,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $450,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $337,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Bradford Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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