Geneva On The Lake, Ohio Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Firstmerit Bank

Firstmerit Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Ohio entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Geneva On The Lake, Ohio was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Firstmerit Bank, operating out of Akron, Ohio. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AMUSEMENT ARCADES
GENEVA ON THE LAKE, OH 44041

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713120 - Amusement Arcades

Loan Approval Date

3/14/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,425.

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 no employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

This SBA loan was for $60,500. How would you spend $60,500 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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