Raising Money for Shellfish Fishing

Looking for bank loans for shellfish fishing? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $32,000 shellfish fishing loan was issued by a Massachusetts bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Gloucester, Massachusetts was able to borrow $32,000 from Cape Ann Savings Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $27,200 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHELLFISH
GLOUCESTER, MA 01930

SBA Loan Lender

CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK
109 MAIN ST
GLOUCESTER, MA 01930

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0913 - Shellfish

NAICS Code

114112 - Shellfish Fishing

Loan Approval Date

11/13/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$32,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $32,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $27,200.

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. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

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.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Gloucester or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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