New Bedford, Massachusetts Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative 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.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank, out of Oakland, California. The loan was granted and they received $50,000 to help grow their New Bedford, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: JANITORIAL SERVICES
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This debt financing was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

561720 - Janitorial Services

Loan Approval Date

11/29/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $50,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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