Business Loan from People's United Bank Given to Books, Periodicals, And Newspapers Company

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

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with People's United Bank, out of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Bridgeport, Connecticut business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOOKS, PERIODICALS, AND NEWSPAPERS
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

SBA Loan Lender

PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK
850 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5192 - Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers

NAICS Code

422920 - Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

4/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like People's United Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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