Business Loan from Rockland Trust Company Given to Shellfish Company

Rockland Trust Company and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Massachusetts entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Plymouth, Massachusetts was able to borrow $232,000 from Rockland Trust Company. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $174,000 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHELLFISH
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360

SBA Loan Lender

ROCKLAND TRUST COMPANY
288 UNION ST
ROCKLAND, MA 02370

This lender issued this business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0913 - Shellfish

NAICS Code

114112 - Shellfish Fishing

Loan Approval Date

8/28/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$232,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $232,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $174,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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 $232,000 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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