Firm Gets an Illinois SBA Loan

Small business loans in Illinois are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Illinois small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Aurora, Illinois, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from U.S. Bank National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYWALL AND INSULATION CONTRACTORS
AURORA, IL 60504

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

This bank loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

238310 - Drywall and Insulation Contractors

Loan Approval Date

4/24/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$32,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $32,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $16,450.

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 30 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 30 existing jobs.

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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like U.S. Bank National Association and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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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