Business Loan from Fifth Third Bank Given to Optometrists Company

Fifth Third 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.

Getting a small business loan in Columbus, Ohio was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Fifth Third Bank, operating out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
COLUMBUS, OH 43235

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLZ
CINCINNATI, OH 45263

This lender provides SBA bank loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

10/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$335,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $335,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $251,850.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 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.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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