Firstmerit Bank SBA Loan to Convenience Stores Company

An SBA loan from Firstmerit Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Cleveland, Ohio business owner got a $25,000 loan.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Firstmerit Bank, out of Akron, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $25,000 to help grow their Cleveland, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
CLEVELAND, OH 44109

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This lender processed this SBA small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/5/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 no employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 $25,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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