SBA Loan from Harris National Association Helps Full-Service Restaurants Company

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

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Geneva, Illinois, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Harris National Association, based in Chicago, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
GENEVA, IL 60134

SBA Loan Lender

HARRIS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
111 W MONROE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60603

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$115,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $115,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $97,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Harris National Association had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Harris National Association made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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