Firstmerit Bank Gives Business Loan to Art Dealers Company

Business loans in Ohio are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Ohio business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Firstmerit Bank, this Columbus, Ohio business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner 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: ART DEALERS
COLUMBUS, OH 43215

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This lender processed this SBA 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

453920 - Art Dealers

Loan Approval Date

4/26/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Firstmerit Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Firstmerit Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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