Farmington Hills, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citizens Bank

Citizens Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Michigan entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Citizens Bank, based in Lansing, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48331

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

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.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/24/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$600,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $600,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $450,000.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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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