Lawrence, Massachusetts Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Business loans in Massachusetts are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Massachusetts business loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, 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 Rbs Citizens. We've got the inside scoop on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TECHNICAL AND TRADE SCHOOLS
LAWRENCE, MA 01843

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this bank 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

611519 - Technical and Trade Schools

Loan Approval Date

2/27/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 17 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 17 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $100,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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