Busey Bank Gives Bank Loan to Wood Kitchen Cabinets Company

Small business loans in Illinois are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Illinois small business loan, provided by an Illinois bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Busey Bank, this Bloomington, Illinois business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOOD KITCHEN CABINETS
BLOOMINGTON, IL

SBA Loan Lender

BUSEY BANK
100 W UNIVERSITY AVE
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820

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.

SIC Code

2434 - Wood Kitchen Cabinets

NAICS Code

337110 - Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

6/9/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$98,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $98,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $78,720.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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