Growing Company Gets a Massachusetts Small Business Loan

MassachusettsBank loans are available to Massachusetts firms through the SBA. In this case, a Rhode Island bank provides the loan.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Stoneham, Massachusetts by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2001. Banks like Bank Of America may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
STONEHAM, MA 02180

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this small 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.

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$21,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $21,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,600.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Bank Of America and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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