Illinois SBA Loan Issued to Full-Service Restaurants Company

SBA loans in Illinois are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Illinois SBA loan, provided by a Florida bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Citibank. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
CHICAGO, IL 60632

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
8750 DORAL BLVD, 7TH FL
MIAMI, FL 33178

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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 Citibank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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