SBA Loan from Ridgestone Bank Helps Limited-Service Restaurants Company

Ridgestone 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 Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Chicago, Illinois was able to borrow $605,000 from Ridgestone Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $453,750 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
CHICAGO, IL 60411

SBA Loan Lender

RIDGESTONE BANK
13925 W NORTH AVE
BROOKFIELD, WI 53005

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$605,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $605,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $453,750.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Ridgestone Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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