Columbia, Maryland Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Manufacturers & Traders Trust

Manufacturers & Traders Trust 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 Maryland entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Columbia, Maryland, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Manufacturers & Traders Trust, based in Buffalo, New York.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ROOFING CONTRACTORS
Columbia, MD 21046

SBA Loan Lender

MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST
ONE M & T PLAZA
BUFFALO, NY 14203

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

NAICS Code

238160 - Roofing Contractors

Loan Approval Date

4/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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