Buffalo, New York Bank Gives SBA Loan to Furniture Stores Company

Thinking about meeting with a Buffalo, New York bank about a small business loan? Here's one New York business loan, issued by a Buffalo bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with First Niagara Bank worked out well for our friends at one local company in Buffalo, New York. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $35,000. Sweet!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
BUFFALO, NY 14226

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
2421 MAIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14214

The lender provided this loan for a small business through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/24/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the funding would help create 4 new jobs.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Niagara Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Niagara Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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