Firm Gets an Illinois SBA Loan

IllinoisSmall business loans are available to Illinois small business owners through the SBA. In this case, an Illinois bank provides the loan.

Getting a small business loan in Chicago, Illinois was a top priority for this small company back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Bank. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
CHICAGO, IL 60606

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
1715 W 47TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609

This lender issued this loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/27/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$840,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $840,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $630,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 45 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you 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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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