How to Get a Loan for Optometrists

Looking for business loans for optometrists? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $75,000 optometrists loan was issued by a Rhode Island bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Watertown (town Of), Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Rbs Citizens, based in Providence, Rhode Island.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
WATERTOWN (TOWN OF), MA 02472

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

5/27/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

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

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

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 Rbs Citizens 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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