Local Business Gets a Massachusetts Bank Loan

Business loans in Massachusetts are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Massachusetts business loan, provided by a Massachusetts bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Bradford, Massachusetts by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2003. Banks like Pentucket Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES
BRADFORD, MA 01835

SBA Loan Lender

PENTUCKET BANK
1 MERRIMACK ST
HAVERHILL, MA 01830

This lender issued this particular loan for a small business under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0782 - Lawn and Garden Services

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$57,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $57,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $48,450.

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 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $57,000 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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