Chicago, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Jpmorgan Chase Bank

Jpmorgan Chase 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.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, out of Houston, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $153,500 to help grow their Chicago, Illinois business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FISH AND SEAFOODS
CHICAGO, IL 60614

SBA Loan Lender

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
811 RUSK ST., 16TH FL
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5146 - Fish and Seafoods

NAICS Code

422460 - Fish and Seafood Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

9/15/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$153,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $153,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $115,125.

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 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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