Local Business Gets an Indiana Bank Loan

Business loans in Indiana are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Indiana business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Wells Fargo Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOOK STORES
FORT WAYNE, IN 46845

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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

451211 - Book Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/29/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $60,000.

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 documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $120,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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