Buffalo, New York Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Niagara Bank

An SBA loan from First Niagara Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Buffalo, New York business owner got a $300,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Buffalo, New York was able to borrow $300,000 from First Niagara Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $225,000 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ELECTRONIC AUCTIONS
BUFFALO, NY 14210

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
6950 S TRANSIT RD
LOCKPORT, NY 14094

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

454112 - Electronic Auctions

Loan Approval Date

9/25/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

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 57 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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