Portland, Maine Bank Gives SBA Loan to Eating Places Company

A Portland, Maine business loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $58,000 business loan from this Maine bank.

This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Norway Savings Bank 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: EATING PLACES
PORTLAND, ME 04101

SBA Loan Lender

NORWAY SAVINGS BANK
120 EXCHANGE ST
PORTLAND, ME 04101

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit 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.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$58,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $58,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $49,300.

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 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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