Entrepreneur Works With Portland, Maine Bank to Get an SBA Loan
A Portland, Maine SBA loan can be yours. Learn how one firm got a $150,000 business loan from this Maine bank.
This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. Td Banknorth made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Connecticut entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: BEAUTY SALONS
WATERBURY, CT 06705
SBA Loan Lender
TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101
This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.
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
812112 - Beauty Salons
Loan Approval Date
10/16/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$150,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.
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 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.
Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?
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!
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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