Chicago, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Shorebank

Shorebank 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 $150,000 from Shorebank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $112,500 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTERS, PERIPHERALS, AND SOFTWARE
CHICAGO, IL 60619

SBA Loan Lender

SHOREBANK
7054 S JEFFREY AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60649

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5045 - Computers, Peripherals, and Software

NAICS Code

443120 - Computer and Software Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/13/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to add 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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Shorebank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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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