General Automotive Repair Loans

With these loans for general automotive repair, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general automotive repair loan for $16,500 was given to a Rhode Island entrepreneur in 2000.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Cranston, Rhode Island was able to borrow $16,500 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $8,250 of this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
CRANSTON, RI 02920

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

SIC Code

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

7/27/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$16,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $16,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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