Cincinnati, Ohio Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Ohio entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Cincinnati, Ohio was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Fifth Third Bank, operating out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES
CINCINNATI, OH 45208

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLZ
CINCINNATI, OH 45263

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7991 - Physical Fitness Facilities

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

10/25/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$32,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $32,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $27,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Fifth Third Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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