Commercial Loans for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

With these commercial loans for professional, scientific, and technical services, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This professional, scientific, and technical services loan for $997,000 was given to a Michigan entrepreneur in 2004.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Grand Rapids, Michigan was able to borrow $997,000 from Bank Of The West. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $747,750 of this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
180 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541990 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Loan Approval Date

7/1/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$997,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $997,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $747,750.

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 26 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 26 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of The West had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of The West 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.

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