Business Loan from First Place Bank Given to Full-Service Restaurants Company

First Place Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Michigan entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with First Place Bank, out of Southfield, Michigan. The loan was granted and they received $50,000 to help grow their Franklin, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
FRANKLIN, MI 48025

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST PLACE BANK
24725 W 12 MILE RD
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034

The lender provided this commercial 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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/11/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

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

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Place Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Place 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.

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