Stamford, Connecticut Bank Lends Money to Hardware Stores Company in Westport (town Of), Connecticut

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

Applying for an SBA loan with First County Bank worked out well for our friends at one local business in Westport (town Of), Connecticut. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $200,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
WESTPORT (TOWN OF), CT 06880

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COUNTY BANK
117 PROSPECT ST
STAMFORD, CT 06901

This lender processed this SBA loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $100,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 4 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First County Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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