Entrepreneur Works With Providence, Rhode Island Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with a Providence, Rhode Island bank about a small business loan? Here's one Massachusetts business loan, issued by a Providence bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Bank Of America worked out well for our friends at one local business in Amherst, Massachusetts. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $25,000. Sweet!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES
AMHERST, MA 01002

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

SIC Code

5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

NAICS Code

446110 - Pharmacies and Drug Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/8/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $25,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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