Raising Money for Personal Services

Looking for bank loans for personal services? Try the SBA. This $154,000 personal services loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Firstmerit Bank, out of Akron, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $154,000 to help grow their Columbus, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PERSONAL SERVICES
COLUMBUS, OH 43229

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

812990 - Personal Services

Loan Approval Date

12/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$154,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $154,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $77,000.

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

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Firstmerit Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Firstmerit Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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