Tiverton, Rhode Island Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Sovereign Bank

Sovereign Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Rhode Island entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Sovereign Bank, out of Villanova, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $30,000 to help grow their Tiverton, Rhode Island business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
TIVERTON, RI 02878

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 ALDWYN LN
VILLANOVA, PA 19085

The lender provided this small 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

811198 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

11/22/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are working on finding money to start a business in Tiverton RI, you ought to talk with a local Tiverton SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Tiverton businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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