SBA Loan from Benjamin Franklin Bank Helps Machine Shops Company

Benjamin Franklin Bank 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 Massachusetts entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Sterling, Massachusetts, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Benjamin Franklin Bank, based in Franklin, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MACHINE SHOPS
STERLING, MA 01564

SBA Loan Lender

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BANK
58 MAIN ST
FRANKLIN, MA 02038

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

332710 - Machine Shops

Loan Approval Date

11/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$62,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $62,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $46,950.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 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.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Sterling or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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