Schenectady, New York Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

New YorkSBA loans are available to New York entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a Maine bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Schenectady, New York, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Td Banknorth. We've got the inside scoop on this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEAUTY SALONS
SCHENECTADY, NY 12309

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

6/20/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 6 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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Td Banknorth 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:

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