Firm Gets a Rhode Island Business Loan

Rhode IslandSmall business loans are available to Rhode Island small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Rhode Island bank provides the loan.

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 Washington Tr Co - Westerly. We've got the inside scoop on this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
NEWPORT, RI 02840

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON TR CO - WESTERLY
23 BROAD ST
WESTERLY, RI 02891

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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

4/19/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$63,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $63,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $31,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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