Business Loan from Webster Bank Given to Specialty Food Stores Company

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

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Torrington, Connecticut was able to borrow $145,000 from Webster Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $108,750 of this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
Torrington, CT 06790

SBA Loan Lender

WEBSTER BANK
145 BANK ST
WATERBURY, CT 06702

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/31/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$145,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $145,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $108,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Webster Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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