Business Loan from Merrill Merchants Bank Given to Sporting Goods Stores Company

Merrill Merchants Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Maine entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Brewer (rr Name Brewer Junctio, Maine was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Merrill Merchants Bank, operating out of Bangor, Maine. Here are the details on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
BREWER (RR NAME BREWER JUNCTIO, ME 04412

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

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.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/21/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Merrill Merchants Bank 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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