SBA Loan from Merrill Merchants Bank Helps Specialty Trade Contractors Company

Merrill Merchants Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Maine entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Old Town, Maine was able to borrow $185,000 from Merrill Merchants Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $138,750 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS
OLD TOWN, ME 04468

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

This lender provides SBA commercial loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

238990 - Specialty Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

3/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$185,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $185,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $138,750.

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $185,000 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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