Dixon, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

IllinoisBusiness loans are available to Illinois business owners through the SBA. In this case, an Illinois bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Dixon, Illinois, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from First National Bank In Amboy. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SITE PREPARATION CONTRACTORS
DIXON, IL 61021

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN AMBOY
220 E MAIN ST
AMBOY, IL 61310

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

238910 - Site Preparation Contractors

Loan Approval Date

5/9/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $750,000.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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