Yorktown, Indiana Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Merchants Bank

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

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Yorktown, Indiana was able to borrow $128,000 from First Merchants Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $108,800 of this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ORNAMENTAL FLORICULTURE NURSERY PRODUCTS
YORKTOWN, IN 47396

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST MERCHANTS BANK
200 E JACKSON ST
MUNCIE, IN 47305

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

0181 - Ornamental Floriculture Nursery Products

NAICS Code

111421 - Nursery and Tree Production

Loan Approval Date

3/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$128,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $128,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $108,800.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

If you need money to start a small business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $128,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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