Borrowing Money for Amusement and Recreation Industries

Looking for loans for amusement and recreation industries? Try the SBA. This $289,000 amusement and recreation industries loan was issued by a Maine bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Troy, New York, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Td Banknorth, based in Portland, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION INDUSTRIES
TROY, NY 12180

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713990 - Amusement and Recreation Industries

Loan Approval Date

4/1/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$289,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $289,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $216,750.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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 Td Banknorth 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!

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