Business Loan from Greenfield Co-Operative Bank Given to Baked Goods Stores Company

Greenfield Co-Operative Bank 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 Massachusetts entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Greenfield, Massachusetts was able to borrow $74,000 from Greenfield Co-Operative Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $62,900 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BAKED GOODS STORES
GREENFIELD, MA 01301

SBA Loan Lender

GREENFIELD CO-OPERATIVE BANK
63 FEDERAL ST
GREENFIELD, MA 01301

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445291 - Baked Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$74,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $74,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $62,900.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $74,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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