Portland, Maine Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of America

Bank Of America has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Maine entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of America, out of Providence, Rhode Island. The loan was granted and they received $126,000 to help grow their Portland, Maine business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
PORTLAND, ME 04101

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/22/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$126,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $126,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $63,000.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of America had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of America 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:

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