Bangor, Maine Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Merrill Merchants Bank

Merrill Merchants Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Maine entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Merrill Merchants Bank, out of Bangor, Maine. The loan was granted and they received $30,000 to help grow their Bangor, Maine business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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

624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Loan Approval Date

11/10/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 95 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 95 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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