East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank - Western Massachusetts

Bank - Western Massachusetts and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Massachusetts entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank - Western Massachusetts, out of Springfield, Massachusetts. The loan was granted and they received $25,000 to help grow their East Longmeadow, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
East Longmeadow, MA 01028

SBA Loan Lender

BANK - WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
1391 MAIN ST, 3RD FL
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103

This business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/8/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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