Firm Gets a Maine Small Business Loan

Small business loans in Maine are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Maine small business loan, provided by a Maine bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Gardiner, Maine, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Savings Bank Of Maine. We've got the inside scoop on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
GARDINER, ME 04345

SBA Loan Lender

SAVINGS BANK OF MAINE
190 WATER ST
GARDINER, ME 04345

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA business loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

12/28/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$240,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $240,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $180,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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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 Savings Bank Of Maine 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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