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Local Business Gets a Maine SBA Loan

Looking to get a Maine business loan? This Maine entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a Maine bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Kennebunk Port, Maine, 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 Kennebunk Savings Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
KENNEBUNK PORT, ME 04046

SBA Loan Lender

KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK
104 MAIN ST
KENNEBUNK, ME 04043

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.

SIC Code

5651 - Family Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/21/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,000.

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 application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Kennebunk Savings 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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