Business Loan from North Middlesex Savings Bank Given to Variety Stores Company

North Middlesex Savings Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Massachusetts entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Gardner, Massachusetts was able to borrow $100,000 from North Middlesex Savings Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $85,000 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: VARIETY STORES
GARDNER, MA 01440

SBA Loan Lender

NORTH MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
7 MAIN ST
AYER, MA 01432

This lender issued this loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5331 - Variety Stores

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/8/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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