SBA Loan from Irwin Union Bank & Trust Helps Apparel Accessories And Other Apparel Manufacturing Company

Irwin Union Bank & Trust 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 Indiana entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bloomington, Indiana, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Irwin Union Bank & Trust, based in Columbus, Indiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47402

SBA Loan Lender

IRWIN UNION BANK & TRUST
500 WASHINGTON ST
COLUMBUS, IN 47201

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

315999 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

2/11/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$700,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $700,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $525,000.

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 35 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 37 existing jobs.

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

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Irwin Union Bank & Trust so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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