Borrowing Money for Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores

With these loans for musical instrument and supplies stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This musical instrument and supplies stores loan for $150,000 was given to a Connecticut entrepreneur in 2003.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Newalliance Bank, based in New Haven, Connecticut.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORES
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

SBA Loan Lender

NEWALLIANCE BANK
195 CHURCH ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5736 - Musical Instrument Stores

NAICS Code

451140 - Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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 $150,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

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