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.

Getting a small business loan in Grand Haven, Michigan was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Macatawa Bank, operating out of Holland, Michigan. Here are the details on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PLATE WORK MANUFACTURING
GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417

SBA Loan Lender

MACATAWA BANK
124 E 8TH ST
HOLLAND, MI 49423

This lender issued this SBA business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

332313 - Plate Work Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

12/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$627,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $627,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $470,250.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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