Maryland Small Business Loan Issued to Veterinary Services For Animal Specialties Company

Would a Maryland bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this Virginia bank, which offers SBA loans to Maryland entrepreneurs.

This small business, based in Bethesda, Maryland, 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 United Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Maryland small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: VETERINARY SERVICES FOR ANIMAL SPECIALTIES
BETHESDA, MD 20816

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED BANK
11185 FAIRFAX BLVD
FAIRFAX, VA 22030

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0742 - Veterinary Services for Animal Specialties

NAICS Code

541940 - Veterinary Services

Loan Approval Date

2/5/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 6 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

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 United 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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