Growing Company Gets a Connecticut Small Business Loan

Bank loans in Connecticut are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Connecticut bank loan, provided by a Connecticut bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Shelton, Connecticut, 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 People's United Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INSURANCE AGENCIES AND BROKERAGES
SHELTON, CT 06484

SBA Loan Lender

PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK
850 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

The lender provided this SBA small business 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

524210 - Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Loan Approval Date

4/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. People's United Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, People's United Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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