Stamford, Connecticut Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of America

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

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of America, out of Providence, Rhode Island. The loan was granted and they received $256,000 to help grow their Stamford, Connecticut business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WINE AND DISTILLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WHOLESALERS
STAMFORD, CT 06903

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

422820 - Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

4/9/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$256,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $256,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $192,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you have been wondering how do i get money to start a business in Stamford CT, you ought to talk with a local Stamford SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Stamford businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Bank Of America so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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