White Plains, New York Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Bank loans in New York are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one New York bank loan, provided by a New York bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Progressive Cu, this White Plains, New York business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS, PORTRAIT
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607

SBA Loan Lender

PROGRESSIVE CU
370 7TH AVE, STE 1400
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10001

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7221 - Photographic Studios, Portrait

NAICS Code

541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait

Loan Approval Date

10/11/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 Progressive Cu 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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