Maine Small Business Loan Issued to Sporting Goods Stores And Bicycle Shops Company

SBA loans in Maine are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Maine SBA loan, provided by a Maine bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Lewiston, Maine was a top priority for this particular business back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Mechanics' Savings Bank. Here are the details on this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES AND BICYCLE SHOPS
LEWISTON, ME 04240

SBA Loan Lender

MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK
100 MINOT AVE
AUBURN, ME 04210

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 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

5941 - Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/14/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$36,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $36,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,600.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 Mechanics' Savings Bank 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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