Ocean Bank Gives Bank Loan to Women's Clothing Stores Company

SBA loans in New Hampshire are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one New Hampshire SBA loan, provided by a New Hampshire bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 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 Ocean Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this New Hampshire small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

SBA Loan Lender

OCEAN BANK
93 MIDDLE ST
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5621 - Women's Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

532220 - Formal Wear and Costume Rental

Loan Approval Date

4/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $59,500.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Ocean Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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