Td Banknorth Gives Small Business Loan to Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Shops Company

SBA loans in Connecticut are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Connecticut SBA loan, provided by a Connecticut bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, 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 Td Banknorth. We've got the inside scoop on this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
GLASTONBURY, CT 06033

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
2461 MAIN ST
GLASTONBURY, CT 06033

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 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

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/20/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$110,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $110,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $93,500.

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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

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 Td Banknorth 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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