West Haven, Connecticut Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Business loans in Connecticut are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Connecticut business loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in West Haven, Connecticut was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of America. Here are the details on this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
WEST HAVEN, CT 06516

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/8/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,800.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My 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 Bank Of America 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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