SBA Loan from Td Banknorth Helps Automotive Parts And Accessories Stores Company

Td Banknorth and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Maine 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 Limestone (census Name For Lim, Maine was able to borrow $200,000 from Td Banknorth. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $150,000 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES STORES
LIMESTONE (CENSUS NAME FOR LIM, ME 04750

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

The lender provided this 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.

NAICS Code

441310 - Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 23 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 9 new jobs and retain 14 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, 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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