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

An SBA loan from Sovereign Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Providence, Rhode Island business owner got a $10,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Providence, Rhode Island was able to borrow $10,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $5,000 of this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TAX PREPARATION SERVICES
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 ALDWYN LN
VILLANOVA, PA 19085

This commercial 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

541213 - Tax Preparation Services

Loan Approval Date

11/20/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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:

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.

Related Links:

Investor Turnoffs

SBA 7A Banks in Villanova, Pennsylvania

SBA Lenders in Pennsylvania