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Raising Money for Optometrists

Looking for business loans for optometrists? Try the SBA. This $150,000 optometrists loan was issued by a Michigan bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was United Bank Of Michigan, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN
900 E PARIS AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

10/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the funding would help generate 2 new jobs.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into United Bank Of Michigan and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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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