Grand Haven, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Macatawa Bank
Macatawa 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 Michigan entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.
The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Grand Haven, Michigan was able to borrow $150,000 from Macatawa Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $127,500 of this Michigan small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE STORES
GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417
SBA Loan Lender
MACATAWA BANK
126 OTTAWA AVE NW, STE 100
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
446199 - Health and Personal Care Stores
Loan Approval Date
5/14/2004
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$150,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company
had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.
The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Macatawa Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Macatawa Bank 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.
About This SBA Loan Information:
All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.
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