Local Business Gets a Michigan Small Business Loan

Business loans in Michigan are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Michigan business loan, provided by a Michigan bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Mercantile Bank Of Michigan, this Grand Rapids, Michigan business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512

SBA Loan Lender

MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN
310 LEONARD ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, 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

237990 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Loan Approval Date

7/31/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$2,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $2,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,000,000.

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 41 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $2,000,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

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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