Borrowing Money for Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

With these bank loans for insurance agencies and brokerages, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This insurance agencies and brokerages loan for $850,000 was given to a Maryland entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Ellicott City, Maryland was able to borrow $850,000 from The Columbia Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $637,500 of this Maryland small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INSURANCE AGENCIES AND BROKERAGES
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 20142

SBA Loan Lender

THE COLUMBIA BANK
7168 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR
COLUMBIA, MD 21046

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

524210 - Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Loan Approval Date

11/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$850,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $850,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $637,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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