Fruit and Vegetable Markets SBA Loans

With these SBA loans for fruit and vegetable markets, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This fruit and vegetable markets loan for $85,000 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2003.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Bank - Western Massachusetts, based in Springfield, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS
WESTFIELD, MA 01085

SBA Loan Lender

BANK - WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
1391 MAIN ST, 3RD FL
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445230 - Fruit and Vegetable Markets

Loan Approval Date

10/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$85,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $85,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $72,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 30 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 30 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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