Entrepreneur Works With Biddeford, Maine Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Want to talk with a Biddeford, Maine bank about an SBA loan? Here's one Maine business loan, issued by a Biddeford bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Pepperell Bank & Trust worked out well for our friends at one local business in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $110,000. Great job!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME 04064

SBA Loan Lender

PEPPERELL BANK & TRUST
163 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/6/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$110,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $110,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $93,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Pepperell Bank & Trust and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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