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Business Loan from Firstmerit Bank Given to Sporting Goods Stores And Bicycle Shops Company

Firstmerit Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Ohio entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Solon, Ohio, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Firstmerit Bank, based in Akron, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES AND BICYCLE SHOPS
SOLON, OH 44139

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5941 - Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/24/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

This SBA loan was for $100,000. How would you spend $100,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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