Bangor, Maine Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Business loans in Maine are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Maine business loan, provided by a Maine bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Bangor, 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 Bangor Savings Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES AND NEW PARTS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
BANGOR, ME 04401

SBA Loan Lender

BANGOR SAVINGS BANK
99 FRANKLIN 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

423120 - Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$410,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $410,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $307,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 11 new jobs and retain 11 existing jobs.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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