Chicago, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Business loans in Illinois are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Illinois business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Chicago, Illinois was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Innovative Bank. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL 60617

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this loan for a small business 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.

NAICS Code

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Loan Approval Date

1/16/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,750.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Innovative Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Innovative Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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