Citizens Bank SBA Loan to Car Washes Company

Citizens 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 Michigan entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Brighton, Michigan was able to borrow $1,220,000 from Citizens Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $915,000 of this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
BRIGHTON, MI 48116

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

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

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

7/3/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,220,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,220,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $915,000.

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 8 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $1,220,000 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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