Springfield, Virginia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Merrill Lynch Bank Usa

Merrill Lynch Bank Usa is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Virginia entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Springfield, Virginia, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Merrill Lynch Bank Usa, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERIES, GENERAL LINE
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL LYNCH BANK USA
15 W SOUTH TEMPLE, STE 300
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5141 - Groceries, General Line

NAICS Code

422410 - General Line Grocery Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

6/19/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$564,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $564,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $423,000.

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 35 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 35 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Merrill Lynch Bank Usa and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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