Sterling Heights, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citizens Bank

Citizens 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.

Getting a small business loan in Sterling Heights, Michigan was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Citizens Bank, operating out of Flint, Michigan. Here are the details on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEAUTY SALONS
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
328 S SAGINAW ST
FLINT, MI 48502

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

12/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$83,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $83,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $70,720.

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 11 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 11 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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