SBA Loan from Columbia Bank Helps Certified Public Accountants Company

Columbia 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 New Jersey entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Columbia Bank, out of Paramus, New Jersey. The loan was granted and they received $54,000 to help grow their Fair Lawn, New Jersey business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410

SBA Loan Lender

COLUMBIA BANK
RTE 4 EAST, STE 304, BERGEN M
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541211 - Certified Public Accountants

Loan Approval Date

12/11/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$54,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $54,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $43,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 generate 4 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

This SBA loan was for $54,000. How would you spend $54,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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