Local Business Gets an Illinois Business Loan

Business loans in Illinois are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Illinois business loan, provided by an Illinois bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from South Cent. Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: JEWELRY STORES
CHICAGO, IL 60607

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTH CENT. BANK
525 W ROOSEVELT RD
CHICAGO, IL 60607

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

448310 - Jewelry Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/19/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $50,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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