SBA Loan from Berkshire Bank Helps Baked Goods Stores Company

Berkshire Bank 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.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Berkshire Bank, out of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The loan was granted and they received $23,000 to help grow their Pittsfield, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BAKED GOODS STORES
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

SBA Loan Lender

BERKSHIRE BANK
24 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445291 - Baked Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/12/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$23,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $23,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $19,550.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $23,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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