Firm Gets a Rhode Island Small Business Loan

Want a Rhode Island small business loan? This Rhode Island entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This business, based in East Providence, Rhode Island, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Bank Rhode Island. We've got the inside scoop on this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914

SBA Loan Lender

BANK RHODE ISLAND
ONE TURKS HEAD PLACE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/8/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$280,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $280,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $210,000.

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 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Bank Rhode Island and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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