Getting an SBA Loan for Pet Care Services

Looking for business loans for pet care services? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $55,000 pet care services loan was issued by a Connecticut bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Fairfield County Bank Corp, based in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PET CARE SERVICES
NORWALK, CT 06851

SBA Loan Lender

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BANK CORP
374 MAIN ST
RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877

This bank loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

812910 - Pet Care Services

Loan Approval Date

5/2/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $27,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 25 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 25 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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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