SBA Loan from Shorebank Helps Grocery Stores Company

Shorebank 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.

Getting a small business loan in Chicago, Illinois was an essential business goal for this company back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Shorebank, operating out of Bellwood, Illinois. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
CHICAGO, IL 60659

SBA Loan Lender

SHOREBANK
219 S MANNHEIM RD
BELLWOOD, IL 60104

This lender issued this particular bank loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/7/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$24,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $24,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,080.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Shorebank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Shorebank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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