Norwell, Massachusetts Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of America

Bank Of America and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Massachusetts entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Norwell, Massachusetts, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Bank Of America, based in Providence, Rhode Island.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
NORWELL, MA 02061

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This SBA loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

423210 - Furniture Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

9/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $27,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Bank Of America and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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