Washington, District of Columbia Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

District of ColumbiaBusiness loans are available to District of Columbia business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Maryland bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Washington, District of Columbia, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Manufacturers & Traders Trust. We've got the inside scoop on this District of Columbia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ENGINEERING SERVICES
WASHINGTON, DC 20011

SBA Loan Lender

MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST
25 S CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201

This business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8711 - Engineering Services

NAICS Code

541330 - Engineering Services

Loan Approval Date

6/12/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$98,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $98,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $83,300.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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 Manufacturers & Traders Trust 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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