SBA Loan from Fifth Third Bank Helps Furniture Stores Company

Fifth Third Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Ohio entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Galena, Ohio, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Fifth Third Bank, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
GALENA, OH 43021

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLAZA
CINCINNATI, OH 45263

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5712 - Furniture Stores

NAICS Code

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Galena or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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