Getting an SBA Loan for Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Looking for commercial loans for painting and wall covering contractors? The SBA may be the answer. This $20,000 painting and wall covering contractors loan was issued by a Maine bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in East Hartford, Connecticut, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Td Banknorth, based in Portland, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PAINTING AND WALL COVERING CONTRACTORS
EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

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.

NAICS Code

238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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