Chicago, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Business loans in Illinois are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Illinois business loan, provided by a Virginia 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 Capital One. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL 60610

SBA Loan Lender

CAPITAL ONE
1680 CAPITAL ONE DR
MCLEAN, VA 22102

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541310 - Architectural Services

Loan Approval Date

9/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

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 6 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Capital One had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Capital One 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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