Cranston, Rhode Island Bank Gives SBA Loan to Optical Goods Stores Company

Want to talk with a Cranston, Rhode Island bank about an SBA loan? Here's one Rhode Island business loan, issued by a Cranston bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Coastway Cu worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Newport, Rhode Island. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $171,000. Great job!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTICAL GOODS STORES
NEWPORT, RI 02840

SBA Loan Lender

COASTWAY CU
25 LOVELL AVE
CRANSTON, RI 02920

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446130 - Optical Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/9/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$171,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $171,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $128,250.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Coastway Cu and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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