Business Loan from 1st Source Bank Given to Footwear Merchant Wholesalers Company

An SBA loan from 1st Source Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Granger, Indiana business owner got a $155,500 loan.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Granger, Indiana, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was 1st Source Bank, based in South Bend, Indiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FOOTWEAR MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
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

424340 - Footwear Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

6/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$155,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $155,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $116,625.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. 1st Source Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, 1st Source Bank 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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