Cranston, Rhode Island Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Rhode Island

Bank Rhode Island and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Rhode Island entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Rhode Island, out of Providence, Rhode Island. The loan was granted and they received $190,000 to help grow their Cranston, Rhode Island business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL SERVICE PAPER WHOLESALERS
CRANSTON, RI 02920

SBA Loan Lender

BANK RHODE ISLAND
ONE TURKS HEAD PLACE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

422130 - Industrial and Personal Service Paper Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

1/10/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$190,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $190,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $142,500.

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 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you need money to start a small business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Rhode Island had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Rhode Island 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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