Fort Wayne, Indiana Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Business loans in Indiana are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Indiana business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Fort Wayne, Indiana was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Finan Bank. Here are the details on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LOAN BROKERS
FORT WAYNE, IN 46815

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FINAN BANK
300 HIGH ST
HAMILTON, OH 45012

This lender issued this SBA business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

6163 - Loan Brokers

NAICS Code

522310 - Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers

Loan Approval Date

7/7/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 32 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 First Finan 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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