Raising Money for Freight Transportation Arrangement

With these business loans for freight transportation arrangement, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This freight transportation arrangement loan for $20,000 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2006.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Chicago, Illinois, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was National City Bank, based in Cleveland, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT
Chicago, IL 60640

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1900 E 9TH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

This lender processed this business 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

488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, 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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