Flagship Bank & Trust Gives Small Business Loan to Construction Machinery Manufacturing Company

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

By giving the right information to Flagship Bank & Trust, this Worcester, Massachusetts business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
WORCESTER, MA 01610

SBA Loan Lender

FLAGSHIP BANK & TRUST
120 FRONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01608

This lender provides SBA loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

9/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

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 16 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 16 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Flagship Bank & Trust and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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