Business Loan from First Niagara Bank Given to Accounting Services Company

First Niagara Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this New York entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fairport, New York was able to borrow $95,000 from First Niagara Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $71,250 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ACCOUNTING SERVICES
FAIRPORT, NY 14450

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
6950 S TRANSIT RD
LOCKPORT, NY 14094

This small business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541219 - Accounting Services

Loan Approval Date

1/29/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$95,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $95,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $71,250.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First Niagara Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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