Entrepreneur Works With Somerville, Massachusetts Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Want to talk with a Somerville, Massachusetts bank about a small business loan? Here's one Massachusetts business loan, issued by a Somerville bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Century Bank And Trust Company worked out well for our friends at one local business in Topsfield, Massachusetts. They received an SBA loan for $40,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BAKED GOODS STORES
TOPSFIELD, MA 01913

SBA Loan Lender

CENTURY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
102 FELLSWAY WEST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145

The lender provided this bank 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

445291 - Baked Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/13/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Century Bank And Trust Company had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Century Bank And Trust Company made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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