Borrowing Money for Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

With these bank loans for office equipment merchant wholesalers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This office equipment merchant wholesalers loan for $445,000 was given to a Rhode Island entrepreneur in 2007.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Independence Bank, based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE EQUIPMENT MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Cranston, RI 02920

SBA Loan Lender

INDEPENDENCE BANK
1370 S COUNTY TRL
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

423420 - Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

11/8/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$445,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $445,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $333,750.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Independence Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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