Borrowing Money for Fine Arts Schools

With these loans for fine arts schools, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This fine arts schools loan for $25,000 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2007.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Chicago, Illinois was able to borrow $25,000 from Washington Mutual Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $12,500 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FINE ARTS SCHOOLS
CHICAGO, IL 60657

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

The lender provided this commercial loan 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

611610 - Fine Arts Schools

Loan Approval Date

2/13/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Washington Mutual Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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