Business Loan from Busey Bank Given to Local Trucking Without Storage Company

Busey Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bloomington, Illinois, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Busey Bank, based in Fort Myers, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LOCAL TRUCKING WITHOUT STORAGE
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704

SBA Loan Lender

BUSEY BANK
7980 SUMMERLIN LAKES DRIVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33907

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

4212 - Local Trucking Without Storage

NAICS Code

562111 - Solid Waste Collection

Loan Approval Date

7/11/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$42,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $42,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $36,465.

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 loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for a small business? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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