SBA Loan from Citizens Bank Helps Special Trade Contractors Company

Citizens Bank 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 Michigan entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Cheboygan, Michigan, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Citizens Bank, based in Lansing, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS
CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

This lender issued this SBA business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 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.

SIC Code

1799 - Special Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

7/11/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$85,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $85,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $63,750.

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 13 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

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 $85,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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