Growing Company Gets a Connecticut SBA Loan
Bank loans in Connecticut are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Connecticut bank loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank, that was approved by the SBA.
By giving the right information to Bank Of America, this New Britain, Connecticut 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: HOME FURNISHINGS STORES
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06057
SBA Loan Lender
BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.
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
442299 - Home Furnishings Stores
Loan Approval Date
10/19/2001
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$100,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company
had 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.
If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Bank Of America 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:
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.
Related Links:
Investor Turnoffs
Find an SBA Lender in Providence, Rhode Island
SBA Participating Banks in Rhode Island