Rhode Island Small Business Loan Issued to Sawmills Company

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

Getting a small business loan in Rumford, Rhode Island was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Sovereign Bank. Here are the details on this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SAWMILLS
RUMFORD, RI 02916

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 MORRISEY BLVD
DORCHESTER, MA 02125

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

321113 - Sawmills

Loan Approval Date

3/27/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 38 new jobs and retain 43 existing jobs.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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