Massachusetts SBA Loan Issued to Limited-Service Restaurants Company

Business loans in Massachusetts are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Massachusetts business loan, provided by a Massachusetts bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, this Wakefield (town Of), Massachusetts business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
WAKEFIELD (TOWN OF), MA 01880

SBA Loan Lender

SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
210 ESSEX ST
SALEM, MA 01970

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/8/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$775,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $775,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $581,250.

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 loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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