Providence, Rhode Island Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Sovereign Bank

Sovereign Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Rhode Island entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Providence, Rhode Island was able to borrow $100,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $50,000 of this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO DISTRIBUTION
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 MORRISEY BLVD
DORCHESTER, MA 02125

This business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

512120 - Motion Picture and Video Distribution

Loan Approval Date

10/5/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 16 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Sovereign Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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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