Columbus, Ohio Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Small Business Loan Source LLC

Small Business Loan Source LLC 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 growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Small Business Loan Source LLC, out of Houston, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $242,500 to help grow their Columbus, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIQUOR STORES
COLUMBUS, OH 43227

SBA Loan Lender

SMALL BUSINESS LOAN SOURCE LLC
9801 WESTHEIMER RD #1100
HOUSTON, TX 77056

This lender issued this SBA business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5921 - Liquor Stores

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/30/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$242,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $242,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $181,875.

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 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Small Business Loan Source LLC so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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