Akron, Ohio Bank Lends Money to New Single-Family Housing Construction Company in Ashland, Ohio

Want to talk with an Akron, Ohio bank about an SBA loan? Here's one Ohio business loan, issued by an Akron bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Firstmerit Bank worked out well for our friends at one local company in Ashland, Ohio. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $25,000. Great job!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
ASHLAND, OH 44805

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

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

236115 - New Single-Family Housing Construction

Loan Approval Date

3/9/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 no employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

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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