Westbrook, Maine Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Td Banknorth

Td Banknorth is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Maine entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Td Banknorth, out of Portland, Maine. The loan was granted and they received $223,300 to help grow their Westbrook, Maine business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NONUPHOLSTERED WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING
Westbrook, ME 04092

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

The lender provided this SBA small business loan 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

337122 - Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

7/24/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$223,300

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $223,300 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $111,650.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Td Banknorth that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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