Fort Devens (u.S. Army), Massachusetts Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

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.

By giving the right information to Massachusetts Business, this Fort Devens (u.S. Army), Massachusetts business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AND LENS MANUFACTURING
FORT DEVENS (U.S. ARMY), MA 01433

SBA Loan Lender

MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS
500 EDGEWATER DR., SUITE 555
WAKEFIELD, MA 01880

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

5/31/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $975,000.

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 40 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $1,300,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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