Sovereign Bank Gives Business Loan to Computer Programming Services Company

MassachusettsBusiness loans are available to Massachusetts business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Massachusetts bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to Sovereign Bank, this Boston, Massachusetts business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES
BOSTON, MA 02114

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
75 STATE ST
BOSTON, MA 02109

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.

SIC Code

7371 - Computer Programming Services

NAICS Code

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Loan Approval Date

4/4/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

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 30 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 32 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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