American Enterprise Bank Gives Business Loan to Gasoline Stations With Convenience Stores Company

Small business loans in Indiana are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Indiana small business loan, provided by an Illinois bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Cicero, Indiana, 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 American Enterprise Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
CICERO, IN 46034

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE BANK
600 N BUFFALO GROVE RD
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

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

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,456,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,456,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,092,000.

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 10 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 10 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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