Illinois Small Business Loan Issued to Building Material Dealers Company

Business loans in Illinois are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Illinois business loan, provided by an Illinois bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Galena State Bank & Trust Co., this Elizabeth, Illinois business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner 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: BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS
ELIZABETH, IL 61028

SBA Loan Lender

GALENA STATE BANK & TRUST CO.
971 GEAR ST
GALENA, IL 61036

This commercial loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444190 - Building Material Dealers

Loan Approval Date

6/13/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$252,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $252,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $189,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

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

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Galena State Bank & Trust Co. and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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