Chicago, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

IllinoisBusiness loans are available to Illinois business owners through the SBA. In this case, an Illinois bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Citibank. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S, AND INFANTS' CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES WHOLESALERS
CHICAGO, IL 60649

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
500 W MADISON
CHICAGO, IL 60661

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

422330 - Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

11/7/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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