Bedford, Ohio Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This business, based in Bedford, Ohio, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from The Huntington National Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
Bedford, OH 44146

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
7 EASTON OVAL
COLUMBUS, OH 43219

This lender processed this loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/16/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 The Huntington National Bank 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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