First Finan Bank Gives Bank Loan to Sporting And Athletic Goods Company

Looking to get an Indiana bank loan? This Indiana entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by an Ohio bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Crown Point, Indiana, 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 First Finan Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS
CROWN POINT, IN 46322

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FINAN BANK
300 HIGH ST
HAMILTON, OH 45012

This lender issued this particular small business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3949 - Sporting and Athletic Goods

NAICS Code

339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

3/6/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

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.

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