Waterville, Maine Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Merrill Merchants Bank

Merrill Merchants Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Maine entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Waterville, Maine was an essential business goal for this company back in 2008 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Merrill Merchants Bank, operating out of Bangor, Maine. Here are the details on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
WATERVILLE, ME 04901

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

1/24/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Merrill Merchants Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Merrill Merchants Bank 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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