The Merchants Bank SBA Loan to Lawn And Garden Services Company

The Merchants Bank 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 Vermont entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Essex, Vermont was able to borrow $63,000 from The Merchants Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $53,550 of this Vermont small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES
ESSEX, VT 05452

SBA Loan Lender

THE MERCHANTS BANK
164 COLLEGE ST
BURLINGTON, VT 05401

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0782 - Lawn and Garden Services

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

9/6/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$63,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $63,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $53,550.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $63,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

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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