Grand Rapids, Michigan Bank Lends Money to Full-Service Restaurants Company in Chicago, Illinois

Find Grand Rapids, Michigan banks that specialize in SBA loans and know how to work with entrepreneurs. Fifth Third Bank is one such bank, as evidenced by this SBA loan to one business.

Finding a small business loan in Chicago, Illinois starts with an understanding of who else has gotten loans in the area. In this case, a local company received funding from Fifth Third Bank. Without an SBA guarantee, it's probable that this company would have had a harder time getting financed.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
CHICAGO, IL 60647

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/21/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$673,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $673,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $504,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 18 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start business in Chicago IL, you ought to talk with a local Chicago SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Chicago businesses.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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