Getting an SBA Loan for Commercial Printing

With these commercial loans for commercial printing, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This commercial printing loan for $508,000 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2002.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Rbs Citizens, out of Providence, Rhode Island. The loan was granted and they received $508,000 to help grow their Framingham, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL PRINTING
FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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

323119 - Commercial Printing

Loan Approval Date

10/29/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$508,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $508,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $381,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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 Rbs Citizens 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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