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

First Niagara 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 New York entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Cortland, New York was able to borrow $425,000 from First Niagara Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $318,750 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
CORTLAND, NY 13045

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
1 N MAIN ST
CORTLAND, NY 13045

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan 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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/29/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$425,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $425,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $318,750.

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 29 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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