Williamsville, New York Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Keybank National Association

Keybank National Association and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a New York entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Williamsville, New York, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Keybank National Association, based in Cleveland, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: JEWELRY STORES
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221

SBA Loan Lender

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
127 PUBLIC SQ
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

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

NAICS Code

448310 - Jewelry Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/20/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

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 6 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

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

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