Scotia, New York Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

New YorkSmall business loans are available to New York small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Massachusetts bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Scotia, 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 Legacy Banks. We've got the inside scoop on this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICES AND CLINICS OF DOCTORS OF MEDICINE
SCOTIA, NY 12304

SBA Loan Lender

LEGACY BANKS
99 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8011 - Offices and Clinics of Doctors of Medicine

NAICS Code

621111 - Physicians

Loan Approval Date

3/22/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

If you need money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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