Portland, Maine Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Norway Savings Bank

An SBA loan from Norway Savings Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Portland, Maine business owner got a $280,000 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Portland, Maine, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Norway Savings Bank, based in Norway, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING PLANTS
PORTLAND, ME 04103

SBA Loan Lender

NORWAY SAVINGS BANK
261 MAIN ST
NORWAY, ME 04268

This loan was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that this bank has a successful SBA lending background and a deep knowledge SBA policies and procedures.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7216 - Drycleaning Plants

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

11/21/2002

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 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 12 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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 Norway Savings Bank 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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