SBA Loan from Sovereign Bank Helps Optometrists Company

Sovereign 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 Massachusetts entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts was able to borrow $247,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $185,250 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
MATTAPOISETT, MA 02739

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
ONE COMPASS PLACE
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

This bank loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

8/25/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$247,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $247,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $185,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Sovereign Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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