Small Business Loans for Fish and Seafood Wholesalers

Looking for small business loans for fish and seafood wholesalers? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $400,000 fish and seafood wholesalers loan was issued by a Maine bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Biddeford Pool, Maine was able to borrow $400,000 from Norway Savings Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $300,000 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FISH AND SEAFOODS
BIDDEFORD POOL, ME 04006

SBA Loan Lender

NORWAY SAVINGS BANK
1200 CONGRESS ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5146 - Fish and Seafoods

NAICS Code

422460 - Fish and Seafood Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

3/7/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$400,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 Norway Savings 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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