Business Loan from First Niagara Bank Given to Professional, Scientific, And Technical Services Company

First Niagara 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 New York entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Rush, New York, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was First Niagara Bank, based in Lockport, New York.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
RUSH, NY 14543

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
6950 S TRANSIT RD
LOCKPORT, NY 14094

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

541990 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Loan Approval Date

11/27/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$245,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $245,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $122,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had no employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $245,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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