Firm Gets an Illinois Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Belleville, Illinois was a top priority for this small company back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Associated Bank. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226

SBA Loan Lender

ASSOCIATED BANK
200 N ADAMS ST
GREEN BAY, WI 54301

The lender provided this commercial 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

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

1/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$64,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $64,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $32,000.

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 no employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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 Associated Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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