Sovereign Bank Gives Business Loan to Women's Clothing Stores Company

Small business loans in Massachusetts are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Massachusetts small business loan, provided by a Massachusetts bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Everett, Massachusetts was a top priority for this small company back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Sovereign Bank. Here are the details on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
EVERETT, MA 06149

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
296 ESSEX ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01842

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5621 - Women's Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $63,750.

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 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

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 $75,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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