Somerset, New Jersey Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Sovereign Bank

Sovereign Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a New Jersey entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Somerset, New Jersey was able to borrow $545,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $408,750 of this New Jersey small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOOR COVERING STORES
SOMERSET, NJ 08873

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
1130 BERKSHIRE BLVD
WYOMISSING, PA 19610

This lender provides SBA commercial loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442210 - Floor Covering Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/19/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$545,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $545,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $408,750.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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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