Local Business Gets a Connecticut SBA Loan

Business loans in Connecticut are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Connecticut business loan, provided by a New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Haddam, 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 Valley National Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
HADDAM, CT 06438

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
1334 RTE 22 EAST
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/21/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$106,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $106,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $79,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Valley National Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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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