Sterling, Massachusetts Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Sterling, Massachusetts was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Flagship Bank & Trust. Here are the details on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
STERLING, MA 01564

SBA Loan Lender

FLAGSHIP BANK & TRUST
120 FRONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01608

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

11/1/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Flagship Bank & Trust 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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