Bank Of America Gives Small Business Loan to Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Stores Company
Bank loans in Maine are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Maine bank loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank, that was approved by the SBA.
This small business, based in Kennebunk (census Name For Ken, Maine, 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 Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this Maine small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
KENNEBUNK (CENSUS NAME FOR KEN, ME 04046
SBA Loan Lender
BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.
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
453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
Loan Approval Date
11/18/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$32,500
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $32,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $16,250.
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.
Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.
This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you need money to buy a business? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.
About This SBA Loan Information:
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