Business Loan from Gorham Savings Bank Given to Vending Machine Operators Company

Gorham Savings Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Maine entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Gorham Savings Bank, out of Gorham, Maine. The loan was granted and they received $250,000 to help grow their Athens, Maine business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: VENDING MACHINE OPERATORS
ATHENS, ME 04912

SBA Loan Lender

GORHAM SAVINGS BANK
64 MAIN ST
GORHAM, ME 04038

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

454210 - Vending Machine Operators

Loan Approval Date

3/29/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

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

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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