Livermore, Maine Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Franklin Savings Bank

Franklin Savings Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Maine entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Livermore, Maine, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Franklin Savings Bank, based in Farmington, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LIVERMORE, ME 04254

SBA Loan Lender

FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANK
197 MAIN ST
FARMINGTON, ME 04938

This lender processed this debt financing 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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/13/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$108,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $108,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $54,000.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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

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