Chicago, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative 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 Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Chicago, Illinois was able to borrow $5,000 from Innovative Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $4,250 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ADVERTISING AGENCIES
CHICAGO, IL 60612

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7A loan, 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

541810 - Advertising Agencies

Loan Approval Date

2/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My 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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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