Raising Money for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Looking for bank loans for independent artists, writers, and performers? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $15,000 independent artists, writers, and performers loan was issued by a Rhode Island bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Rbs Citizens, out of Providence, Rhode Island. The loan was granted and they received $15,000 to help grow their Chicago, Illinois business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS
CHICAGO, IL 60630

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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

711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Loan Approval Date

11/29/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small 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!

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