Brandon, Vermont Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in Vermont are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Vermont small business loan, provided by a Vermont bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Brandon, Vermont, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Chittenden Trust Company. We've got the inside scoop on this Vermont small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BED-AND-BREAKFAST INNS
Brandon, VT 05733

SBA Loan Lender

CHITTENDEN TRUST COMPANY
TWO BURLINGTON SQUARE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

721191 - Bed-and-Breakfast Inns

Loan Approval Date

4/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$432,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $432,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $324,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $432,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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