Stamford, CT Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Sterling Optical Franchise

Need money to purchase a Sterling Optical franchise? Bank Of America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Stamford, Connecticut needed money to invest in a Sterling Optical franchise back in 2000. Bank Of America issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

STERLING OPTICAL
STAMFORD, CT 06905

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this business 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.

SIC Code

5995 - Optical Goods Stores

NAICS Code

446130 - Optical Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/22/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Sterling Optical franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $100,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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