Bridgeport, Connecticut Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Searching for a Connecticut business loan? This Connecticut entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a Connecticut bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to People's United Bank, this Bridgeport, Connecticut business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIQUOR STORES
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06066

SBA Loan Lender

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

This SBA loan was financed by an SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) lender. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the loan application and, in return, SBA promises a rapid loan approval or denial response.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5921 - Liquor Stores

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$275,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $275,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $206,250.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into People's United Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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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