Sovereign Bank SBA Loan to Bed-And-Breakfast Inns Company

Sovereign Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Rhode Island entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Woonsocket, Rhode Island was able to borrow $10,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $5,000 of this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BED-AND-BREAKFAST INNS
WOONSOCKET, RI 02895

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 ALDWYN LN
VILLANOVA, PA 19085

The lender provided this debt financing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

721191 - Bed-and-Breakfast Inns

Loan Approval Date

2/7/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $10,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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