SBA Loan from Pittsfield Co-Operative Bk Helps Hand And Edge Tools Company

Pittsfield Co-Operative Bk and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Massachusetts entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Lenox, Massachusetts was able to borrow $150,000 from Pittsfield Co-Operative Bk. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $127,500 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HAND AND EDGE TOOLS
LENOX, MA 01240

SBA Loan Lender

PITTSFIELD CO-OPERATIVE BK
70 SOUTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

This lender issued this particular loan for a small business under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3423 - Hand and Edge Tools

NAICS Code

332212 - Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

2/26/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 15 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 Pittsfield Co-Operative Bk 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:

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