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General Automotive Repair Small Business Loans

Looking for small business loans for general automotive repair? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $62,000 general automotive repair loan was issued by a Maine bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Gorham Savings Bank, out of Gorham, Maine. The loan was granted and they received $62,000 to help grow their Westbrook, Maine business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
WESTBROOK, ME 04092

SBA Loan Lender

GORHAM SAVINGS BANK
64 MAIN ST
GORHAM, ME 04038

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$62,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $62,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $52,700.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $62,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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