Footwear and Leather Goods Repair Loans

With these loans for footwear and leather goods repair, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This footwear and leather goods repair loan for $25,000 was given to a Maine entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Bangor, Maine was able to borrow $25,000 from Merrill Merchants Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $21,250 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER GOODS REPAIR
BANGOR, ME 04401

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811430 - Footwear and Leather Goods Repair

Loan Approval Date

2/7/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,250.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Bangor or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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