Fairfield, Connecticut Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First County Bank

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

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fairfield, Connecticut was able to borrow $100,000 from First County Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $80,000 of this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PREPARED FRESH OR FROZEN FISH AND SEAFOODS
FAIRFIELD, CT 06430

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COUNTY BANK
117 PROSPECT ST
STAMFORD, CT 06901

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide debt financing to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

2092 - Prepared Fresh or Frozen Fish and Seafoods

NAICS Code

311712 - Fresh and Frozen Seafood Processing

Loan Approval Date

12/28/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,000.

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 SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This SBA loan was for $100,000. How would you spend $100,000 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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