Where to Get Capital for Business Service Centers

With these SBA loans for business service centers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This business service centers loan for $75,000 was given to a Maine entrepreneur in 2001.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Old Town, Maine, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Merrill Merchants Bank, based in Bangor, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUSINESS SERVICE CENTERS
OLD TOWN, ME 04468

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

561439 - Business Service Centers

Loan Approval Date

2/23/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $63,750.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 9 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.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Merrill Merchants Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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