Bridgeport, Connecticut Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

SBA loans in Connecticut are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Connecticut SBA loan, provided by a New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, 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 Unity Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
Bridgeport, CT 06610

SBA Loan Lender

UNITY BANK
64 OLD HWY 22
CLINTON, NJ 08809

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/13/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$530,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $530,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $397,500.

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 loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

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

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Unity 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:

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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