Portland, Maine Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Would a Maine SBA loan help your business get to the next level? If so, you may want to talk with this New York bank, which offers SBA loans to Maine entrepreneurs.

This company, based in Portland, Maine, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Business Loan Center, LLC. We've got the inside scoop on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING PLANTS
PORTLAND, ME 04101

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS LOAN CENTER, LLC
1633 BROADWAY, 39TH FL
NEW YORK, NY 10019

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA business loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7216 - Drycleaning Plants

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

3/7/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$165,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $165,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $123,750.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 Business Loan Center, LLC 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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