Growing Company Gets a Massachusetts Small Business Loan

Searching for a Massachusetts bank loan? This Massachusetts entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Rbs Citizens, this Medford, Massachusetts business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
MEDFORD, MA 02155

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/15/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$22,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $22,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $11,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 18 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 18 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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

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