Getting an SBA Loan for Store Retailers

Looking for commercial loans for store retailers? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $20,000 store retailers loan was issued by a Massachusetts bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank - Western Massachusetts, out of Springfield, Massachusetts. The loan was granted and they received $20,000 to help grow their Northampton, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: STORE RETAILERS
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

SBA Loan Lender

BANK - WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
1391 MAIN ST, 3RD FL
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103

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

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

12/6/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 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.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Bank - Western Massachusetts 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.

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