SBA Loan from Main Street Bank & Trust Helps Computer And Computer Software Stores Company

Main Street Bank & Trust and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Illinois entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Main Street Bank & Trust, out of Champaign, Illinois. The loan was granted and they received $60,000 to help grow their Champaign, Illinois business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE STORES
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820

SBA Loan Lender

MAIN STREET BANK & TRUST
100 W UNIVERSITY AVE
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61824

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5734 - Computer and Computer Software Stores

NAICS Code

443120 - Computer and Software Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $48,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

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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