Hometown Bank SBA Loan to Commercial Photography Company

Hometown Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Wisconsin 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 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Hometown Bank, out of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. The loan was granted and they received $140,000 to help grow their Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
FOND DU LAC, WI 54935

SBA Loan Lender

HOMETOWN BANK
80 SHEBOYGAN ST
FOND DU LAC, WI 54935

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7335 - Commercial Photography

Loan Approval Date

7/10/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$140,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $140,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $105,000.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Hometown Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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