Sumner, Maine Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Franklin Savings Bank

Franklin Savings 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 Maine entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Sumner, Maine was able to borrow $175,000 from Franklin Savings Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $131,250 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
SUMNER, ME 04292

SBA Loan Lender

FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANK
9 MAIN ST
JAY, ME 04239

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA small business loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/19/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $131,250.

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 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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 Franklin Savings Bank 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:

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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