Chicago, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

IllinoisBank loans are available to Illinois firms through the SBA. In this case, an Ohio bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to National City Bank, this Chicago, Illinois business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur 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: HOME FURNISHING MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Chicago, IL 60617

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1900 E 9TH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

The lender provided this small business 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

423220 - Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

8/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$45,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $45,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $22,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you need money to buy a business? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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