Charleston, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust

First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust 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 Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Charleston, Illinois, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, based in Charleston, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
CHARLESTON, IL 61920

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST MID-ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST
500 W LINCOLN ST
CHARLESTON, IL 61920

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

3/17/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 21 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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