Croswell, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citizens First Savings Bank

Citizens First Savings 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 Michigan entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2008. They applied for an SBA loan with Citizens First Savings Bank, out of Port Huron, Michigan. The loan was granted and they received $81,500 to help grow their Croswell, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
CROSWELL, MI 48422

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS FIRST SAVINGS BANK
525 WATER ST
PORT HURON, MI 48060

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

1/14/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$81,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $81,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,750.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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