Raising Money for Tour Operators

Looking for business loans for tour operators? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $85,000 tour operators loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Sovereign Bank, based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOUR OPERATORS
BOSTON, MA 02111

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
1130 BERKSHIRE BLVD
WYOMISSING, PA 19610

This lender processed this business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

561520 - Tour Operators

Loan Approval Date

10/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$85,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $85,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 25 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 25 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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