Firm Gets an Ohio Small Business Loan

Searching for an Ohio small business loan? This Ohio entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Fifth Third Bank, this Cincinnati, Ohio business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
CINCINNATI, OH 45205

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLAZA
CINCINNATI, OH 45263

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . 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

5813 - Drinking Places

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

6/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$39,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $39,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $33,150.

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. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Fifth Third Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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