Worcester, Massachusetts Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Sovereign Bank

Sovereign Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Massachusetts entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Worcester, Massachusetts was able to borrow $50,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $25,000 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS
WORCESTER, MA 01606

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 ALDWYN LN
VILLANOVA, PA 19085

This lender processed this SBA bank 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

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

2/10/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $50,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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