Entrepreneur Works With Akron, Ohio Bank to Get an SBA Loan

An Akron, Ohio small business loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $90,000 business loan from this Ohio bank.

This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Firstmerit Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Ohio entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FUNCTIONS RELATED TO DEPOSITOR BANKING, N.E.C
AKRON, OH 44320

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

6099 - Functions Related to Depositor Banking, N.E.C

Loan Approval Date

7/7/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$90,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $90,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $72,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 8 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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