Franklin, Maine Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Td Banknorth

Td Banknorth 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 Maine entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Franklin, Maine was able to borrow $20,800 from Td Banknorth. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $10,400 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
FRANKLIN, ME 04634

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment

Loan Approval Date

4/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,400.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Td Banknorth that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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