Hampden, Maine Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Hampden, Maine was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Merrill Merchants Bank. Here are the details on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CERAMIC WALL AND FLOOR TILE MANUFACTURING
HAMPDEN, ME 04444

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

This lender processed this business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

327122 - Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

6/13/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Merrill Merchants Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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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