Getting an SBA Loan for Pet Care Services

With these SBA loans for pet care services, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This pet care services loan for $50,000 was given to a Maine entrepreneur in 2006.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Portland, Maine, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Bangor Savings Bank, based in Bangor, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PET CARE SERVICES
PORTLAND, ME 04102

SBA Loan Lender

BANGOR SAVINGS BANK
99 FRANKLIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

812910 - Pet Care Services

Loan Approval Date

8/8/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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