Citizens Bank SBA Loan to Full-Service Restaurants Company

Citizens 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.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Columbus, Ohio, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Citizens Bank, based in Lansing, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
COLUMBUS, OH 43215

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

3/14/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$280,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $280,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $210,000.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Citizens Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Citizens 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.

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