Watertown, New York Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Looking to get a New York small business loan? This New York entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a North Carolina bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This business, based in Watertown, New York, 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 Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PET AND PET SUPPLIES STORES
WATERTOWN, NY 13601

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

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

453910 - Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/21/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$57,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $57,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $28,500.

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 16 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 16 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of America had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of America made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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