Bloomington, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Small 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 an Illinois bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Bloomington, Illinois was a top priority for this small company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Freestar Bank. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704

SBA Loan Lender

FREESTAR BANK
1218 TOWANDA AVE
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/26/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$110,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $110,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $93,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 17 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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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