Westport, Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Westport, Connecticut was able to borrow $100,000 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $50,000 of this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GARMENT PRESSING AND CLEANERS AGENTS FOR LAUNDRIES
WESTPORT, CT 06880

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this SBA 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.

SIC Code

7212 - Garment Pressing and Cleaners Agents for Laundries

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

9/28/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 13 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 13 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $100,000 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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