Gary, Indiana Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Centier Bank

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

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Centier Bank, out of Crown Point, Indiana. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Gary, Indiana business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
GARY, IN 46408

SBA Loan Lender

CENTIER BANK
117 E JOLIET
CROWN POINT, IN 46307

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. 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. 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

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/6/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

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 7 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new 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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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