Entrepreneur Works With Portland, Maine Bank to Get an SBA Loan
Thinking about meeting with a Portland, Maine bank about an SBA loan? Here's one Connecticut business loan, issued by a Portland bank, that was approved by the SBA.
Applying for an SBA loan with Td Banknorth worked out well for our friends at one local business in Waterbury, Connecticut. They received an SBA loan for $125,000. Sweet!
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
Waterbury, CT 06795
SBA Loan Lender
TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101
This business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.
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
453310 - Used Merchandise Stores
Loan Approval Date
6/16/2006
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$125,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $62,500.
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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 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.
While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.
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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