Eastlake, Ohio Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from National City Bank

National City Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Ohio entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with National City Bank, out of Bannockburn, Illinois. The loan was granted and they received $100,000 to help grow their Eastlake, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
Eastlake, OH 44095

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
2595 WAUKEGAN RD
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/10/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. National City Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, National City Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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