Goshen, Indiana Bank Lends Money to Bowling Centers Company in Elkhart, Indiana

Want to talk with a Goshen, Indiana bank about a business loan? Here's one Indiana business loan, issued by a Goshen bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Goshen Community Bank worked out well for our friends at one local company in Elkhart, Indiana. They received an SBA loan for $500,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOWLING CENTERS
ELKHART, IN 46517

SBA Loan Lender

GOSHEN COMMUNITY BANK
511 W LINCOLN AVE
GOSHEN, IN 46526

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7A loan, 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.

SIC Code

7933 - Bowling Centers

NAICS Code

713950 - Bowling Centers

Loan Approval Date

12/24/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 27 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Goshen Community Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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