Entrepreneur Works With Lockport, New York Bank to Get an SBA Loan

A Lockport, New York small business loan can be yours. Learn how one firm got a $54,000 business loan from this New York bank.

This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. First Niagara Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other New York entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HAND AND EDGE TOOL MANUFACTURING
LANCASTER, NY 14086

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
6950 S TRANSIT RD
LOCKPORT, NY 14094

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

332212 - Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

1/31/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$54,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $54,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $27,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

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 First Niagara 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!

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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