Akron, Ohio Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Business loans in Ohio are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Ohio business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Akron, Ohio was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Firstmerit Bank. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTO AND HOME SUPPLY STORES
AKRON, OH 44306

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5531 - Auto and Home Supply Stores

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

6/11/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,000.

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 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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 $60,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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