Raising Money for Women's Clothing Stores

With these business loans for women's clothing stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This women's clothing stores loan for $150,000 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2000.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Legacy Banks, out of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Pittsfield, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

SBA Loan Lender

LEGACY BANKS
99 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5621 - Women's Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/22/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Legacy Banks had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Legacy Banks made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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.

Related Links:

The Friends and Family Network

SBA 7A Banks for Pittsfield, Massachusetts Loans

Getting an SBA Loan in Massachusetts