Rutland, Vermont Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Berkshire Bank

Berkshire 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 Vermont entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Rutland, Vermont was able to borrow $160,000 from Berkshire Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $80,000 of this Vermont small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
RUTLAND, VT 05702

SBA Loan Lender

BERKSHIRE BANK
4928 MAIN ST
MANCHESTER CENTER, VT 05255

The lender provided this 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

236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Loan Approval Date

11/25/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$160,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $160,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 21 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 21 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This SBA loan was for $160,000. How would you spend $160,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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