Ferndale, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citizens First Savings Bank

Citizens First Savings Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Michigan entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Ferndale, Michigan was able to borrow $350,000 from Citizens First Savings Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $175,000 of this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONFECTIONERY MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
FERNDALE, MI 48220

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS FIRST SAVINGS BANK
525 WATER ST
PORT HURON, MI 48060

This SBA business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

424450 - Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

10/24/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $175,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 11 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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 Citizens First Savings 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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