SBA Loan from 1st Source Bank Helps Family Clothing Stores Company

1st Source Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Indiana entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Granger, Indiana was able to borrow $55,700 from 1st Source Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $47,345 of this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
GRANGER, IN 46530

SBA Loan Lender

1ST SOURCE BANK
100 N MICHIGAN ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/1/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,700

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,700 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $47,345.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing 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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $55,700 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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