Maine Small Business Loan Issued to Sporting Goods Stores And Bicycle Shops Company

MaineBank loans are available to Maine firms through the SBA. In this case, a Maine bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to Norway Savings Bank, this Portland, Maine business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES AND BICYCLE SHOPS
PORTLAND, ME 04101

SBA Loan Lender

NORWAY SAVINGS BANK
261 MAIN ST
NORWAY, ME 04268

This debt financing was provided by a lender with SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) status. CLP lenders who submit loan guaranty requests to the SBA get more expeditious service from the SBA on their loan applications.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5941 - Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/3/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$460,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $460,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $345,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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