Raising Money for Specialized Long-Distance Freight Trucking

With these bank loans for specialized long-distance freight trucking, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This specialized long-distance freight trucking loan for $1,475,000 was given to an Ohio entrepreneur in 2004.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Brookville, Ohio was able to borrow $1,475,000 from Fifth Third Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $1,106,250 of this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALIZED LONG-DISTANCE FREIGHT TRUCKING
BROOKVILLE, OH 45309

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLZ
CINCINNATI, OH 45263

This lender issued this loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

484230 - Specialized Long-Distance Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

8/23/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,475,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,475,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,106,250.

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 30 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

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