Entrepreneur Works With Boston, Massachusetts Bank to Get an SBA Loan

A Boston, Massachusetts SBA loan can be yours. Learn how one firm got a $590,000 business loan from this Massachusetts bank.

This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. Mercantile Bank & Trust made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Massachusetts entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
WEYMOUTH, MA 02189

SBA Loan Lender

MERCANTILE BANK & TRUST
61 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide 7A business loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters

Loan Approval Date

9/3/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$590,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $590,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $442,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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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