Business Loan from Innovative Bank Given to Environmental Consulting Services Company

Innovative Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Illinois entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Chicago, Illinois, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL 60610

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

The lender provided this debt financing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

541620 - Environmental Consulting Services

Loan Approval Date

10/30/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Innovative Bank 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.

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