Boston, Massachusetts Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of America

Bank Of America 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 Massachusetts entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Boston, Massachusetts was able to borrow $37,000 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $18,500 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES
BOSTON, MA 02108

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Loan Approval Date

11/17/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$37,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $37,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $18,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Bank Of America so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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