Akron, Ohio Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from The Huntington National Bank

The Huntington National Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Ohio entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2008. They applied for an SBA loan with The Huntington National Bank, out of Columbus, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $1,760,000 to help grow their Akron, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
Akron, OH 44308

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
7 EASTON OVAL
COLUMBUS, OH 43219

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

1/16/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,760,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,760,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,320,000.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like The Huntington National Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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