Fairview Heights, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Small business loans in Illinois are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Illinois small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Fairview Heights, Illinois was a top priority for this small company back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from National City Bank. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' CLOTHING STORES
Fairview Heights, IL 62208

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1900 E 9TH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

448130 - Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/21/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$76,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $76,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $38,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

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 $76,500 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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