Ocean Bank Gives Bank Loan to Homefurnishings Stores Company

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

Getting a small business loan in Portsmouth, New Hampshire was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Ocean Bank. Here are the details on this New Hampshire small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOMEFURNISHINGS STORES
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

SBA Loan Lender

OCEAN BANK
122 WEST ST
KEENE, NH 03431

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves 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.

SIC Code

5719 - Homefurnishings Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Ocean Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Ocean 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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