Growing Company Gets a SBA Loan

Bank loans are available to firms through the SBA. In this case, a bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Dorado, , offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Doral Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHARMACIES AND DRUG STORES
DORADO, PR 00646

SBA Loan Lender

DORAL BANK
163 BARBOSA AVE
CATANO, PR 00962

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446110 - Pharmacies and Drug Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/15/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$207,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $207,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $155,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 15 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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