Business Loan from Firstmerit Bank Given to Special Trade Contractors Company

Firstmerit Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Ohio entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Firstmerit Bank, out of Akron, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $114,700 to help grow their Canton, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS
CANTON, OH 44708

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

235990 - Special Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

9/17/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$114,700

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $114,700 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $97,495.

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 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels 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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $114,700 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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