Medford, Massachusetts Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Business loans in Massachusetts are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Massachusetts business loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Medford, Massachusetts was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of America. Here are the details on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION
MEDFORD, MA 02155

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

485991 - Special Needs Transportation

Loan Approval Date

9/25/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$195,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $195,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $146,250.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Bank Of America and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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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