Massachusetts SBA Loan Issued to Landscape Architectural Services Company

Bank loans in Massachusetts are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Massachusetts bank loan, provided by a New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Mashpee (mashpee Center), Massachusetts by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2003. Banks like Cit Small Business Lending Corp may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
MASHPEE (MASHPEE CENTER), MA 02649

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541320 - Landscape Architectural Services

Loan Approval Date

2/4/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$298,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $298,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $223,500.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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