SBA Loan from National City Bank Helps Flight Training Company

National City 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 Michigan entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Alpena, Michigan was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from National City Bank, operating out of Bannockburn, Illinois. Here are the details on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLIGHT TRAINING
ALPENA, MI 49707

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
2595 WAUKEGAN RD
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

The lender provided this SBA 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

611512 - Flight Training

Loan Approval Date

11/20/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$23,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $23,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $11,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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