Boston, Massachusetts Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Looking to get a Massachusetts small business loan? This Massachusetts entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Boston, Massachusetts, 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 Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
BOSTON, MA 02109

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

561499 - Business Support Services

Loan Approval Date

1/3/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$9,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $9,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,500.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Bank Of America are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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