Detroit, Michigan Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Bank loans in Michigan are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Michigan bank loan, provided by a Michigan bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Detroit, Michigan by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2001. Banks like Citizens Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
DETROIT, MI 48205

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

This lender issued this loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started 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.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/10/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$460,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $460,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $345,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Citizens Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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