Chicago, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Choice Bank

First Choice 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 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with First Choice Bank, out of Geneva, Illinois. The loan was granted and they received $63,000 to help grow their Chicago, Illinois business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
CHICAGO, IL 60657

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST CHOICE BANK
1900 W STATE ST
GENEVA, IL 60134

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$63,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $63,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $53,550.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Chicago or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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