Elyria, Ohio Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Firstmerit Bank

Firstmerit Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Ohio entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Firstmerit Bank, out of Akron, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $85,000 to help grow their Elyria, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED CAR DEALERS
ELYRIA, OH 44035

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

441120 - Used Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

12/1/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$85,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $85,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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 Firstmerit 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!

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