Sovereign Bank SBA Loan to Top And Body Repair And Paint Shops Company

Sovereign Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Massachusetts entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Sovereign Bank, out of Abington, Massachusetts. The loan was granted and they received $200,000 to help grow their Brockton, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOP AND BODY REPAIR AND PAINT SHOPS
BROCKTON, MA 02301

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
533 WASHINGTON ST
ABINGTON, MA 02351

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide commercial loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7532 - Top and Body Repair and Paint Shops

NAICS Code

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

1/31/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for a small business? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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