Business Loan from Merrill Merchants Bank Given to Carpentry Contractors Company

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

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Bangor, Maine was able to borrow $20,000 from Merrill Merchants Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $10,000 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CARPENTRY CONTRACTORS
BANGOR, ME 04401

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

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.

NAICS Code

235510 - Carpentry Contractors

Loan Approval Date

2/16/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Merrill Merchants Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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