SBA Loan from Bank Of America Helps Women's Clothing Stores Company

Bank Of America is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Massachusetts entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Northampton, Massachusetts was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of America, operating out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Here are the details on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

The lender provided this business 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

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/2/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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