Haverhill, Massachusetts Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Sovereign Bank

An SBA loan from Sovereign Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Haverhill, Massachusetts business owner got a $50,000 loan.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Haverhill, Massachusetts, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Sovereign Bank, based in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
HAVERHILL, MA 01830

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 ALDWYN LN
VILLANOVA, PA 19085

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/26/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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 Sovereign Bank 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!

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