Company Gets a Maine Business Loan

MaineSBA loans are available to Maine entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a Maine bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Standish, Maine, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Td Banknorth. We've got the inside scoop on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
Standish, ME 04084

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/26/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$228,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $228,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,000.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for a small business? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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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