Grass Lake, Michigan Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Looking to get a Michigan business loan? This Michigan entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a Michigan bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Grass Lake, Michigan, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Citizens Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FUNERAL SERVICE AND CREMATORIES
GRASS LAKE, MI 49240

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

This business loan was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that this lending institution has a successful SBA lending background and are well trained in SBA loan requirements.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7261 - Funeral Service and Crematories

Loan Approval Date

3/29/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$385,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $385,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $288,750.

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 SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 $385,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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