Raising Money for Retail Bakeries

With these bank loans for retail bakeries, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This retail bakeries loan for $55,500 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2002.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Bank Of America, based in Providence, Rhode Island.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL BAKERIES
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this bank 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

311811 - Retail Bakeries

Loan Approval Date

9/19/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $27,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Bank Of America that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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