Rhode Island Small Business Loan Issued to Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities Company

Small business loans in Rhode Island are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Rhode Island small business loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Newport, Rhode Island, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Rbs Citizens. We've got the inside scoop on this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
NEWPORT, RI 02840

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
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

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Loan Approval Date

5/26/2004

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

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

If you need business start up money in Newport RI, you ought to talk with a local Newport SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Newport 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 Rbs Citizens 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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