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

Fifth Third Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Ohio entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Cleveland Heights, Ohio was able to borrow $82,000 from Fifth Third Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $65,600 of this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEAUTY SHOPS
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
600 SUPERIOR AVE EAST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

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

7231 - Beauty Shops

Loan Approval Date

8/8/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$82,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $82,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $65,600.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 $82,000 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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