Getting an SBA Loan for Hardware Stores

Looking for commercial loans for hardware stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $175,000 hardware stores loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, out of Charleston, Illinois. The loan was granted and they received $175,000 to help grow their Charleston, Illinois business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
CHARLESTON, IL 61920

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/10/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $131,250.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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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