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Pittsfield, Massachusetts Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Berkshire Bank

Berkshire Bank 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 Massachusetts entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Pittsfield, Massachusetts was able to borrow $90,000 from Berkshire Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $76,500 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

SBA Loan Lender

BERKSHIRE BANK
24 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/21/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$90,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $90,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $76,500.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Berkshire Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Berkshire Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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