Entrepreneur Works With Portland, Maine Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Get to know Portland, Maine banks that specialize in small business loans and know how to work with entrepreneurs. Td Banknorth is one such bank, as evidenced by this SBA loan to a growing company.

Finding a small business loan in South Portland, Maine starts with an understanding of who else has gotten loans in the area. In this case, a small company received funding from Td Banknorth. Without an SBA guarantee, it's probable that this company would have had a harder time getting financed.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FISH AND SEAFOOD MARKETS
South Portland, ME 04106

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

This lender provides SBA guaranteed bank loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445220 - Fish and Seafood Markets

Loan Approval Date

10/7/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$360,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $360,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $270,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Td Banknorth 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:

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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