Commercial Loans for Bowling Centers

Looking for commercial loans for bowling centers? Try the SBA. This $275,000 bowling centers loan was issued by a Maine bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Winchendon (census Name For Wi, Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Td Banknorth, based in Portland, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOWLING CENTERS
WINCHENDON (CENSUS NAME FOR WI, MA 01440

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713950 - Bowling Centers

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$275,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $275,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $206,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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 Td Banknorth 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:

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