SBA Loan from Independent Bank Helps Specialized Local Freight Trucking Company

An SBA loan from Independent Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Atlanta, Michigan business owner got a $115,000 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Atlanta, Michigan, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Independent Bank, based in Alpena, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALIZED LOCAL FREIGHT TRUCKING
ATLANTA, MI 49709

SBA Loan Lender

INDEPENDENT BANK
1324 M-32 WEST
ALPENA, MI 49707

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

484220 - Specialized Local Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

10/6/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$115,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $115,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $97,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you 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.

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 $115,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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