North Tonawanda, New York Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Niagara Bank

First Niagara Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a New York entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in North Tonawanda, New York, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was First Niagara Bank, based in Lockport, New York.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
6950 S TRANSIT RD
LOCKPORT, NY 14094

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

423850 - Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/5/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$122,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $122,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $61,100.

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 7 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the borrowed money would help generate 7 new 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.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Niagara Bank 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:

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