Firstmerit Bank Gives Business Loan to Cutting Tool And Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing Company

Looking to get an Ohio SBA loan? This Ohio entrepreneur got an SBA loan, provided by an Ohio bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

Getting a small business loan in East Canton, Ohio was a top priority for this particular business back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Firstmerit Bank. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CUTTING TOOL AND MACHINE TOOL ACCESSORY MANUFACTURING
EAST CANTON, OH 44730

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

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

333515 - Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

6/18/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$240,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $240,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $180,150.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the borrowed money would help generate 5 new jobs.

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

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Firstmerit Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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