Local Business Gets a Maine Business Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Searsport, Maine by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2006. Banks like Rbs Citizens may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HAND AND EDGE TOOL MANUFACTURING
SEARSPORT, ME 04974

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this SBA loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

332212 - Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

10/18/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$4,300

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $4,300 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $2,150.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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.

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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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