Entrepreneur Works With Florence, Massachusetts Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with a Florence, Massachusetts bank about a small business loan? Here's one Massachusetts business loan, issued by a Florence bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Florence Savings Bank worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Northampton, Massachusetts. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $250,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ELECTRONIC SHOPPING AND MAIL-ORDER HOUSES
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

SBA Loan Lender

FLORENCE SAVINGS BANK
85 MAIN ST
FLORENCE, MA 01062

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

454110 - Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

Loan Approval Date

11/1/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

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 65 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 65 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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 $250,000 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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