Entrepreneur Works With Portland, Maine Bank to Get an SBA Loan
A Portland, Maine small business loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $75,000 business loan from this Maine bank.
This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Td Banknorth made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Maine entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
PORTLAND, ME 04103
SBA Loan Lender
TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101
This lender processed this commercial loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.
NAICS Code
811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
Loan Approval Date
6/18/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$75,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.
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 11 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 11 existing jobs.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.
SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Td Banknorth and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!
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.
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