Indianapolis, Indiana Bank Lends Money to General Merchandise Stores Company in Greenwood, Indiana

An Indianapolis, Indiana small business loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $74,000 business loan from this Indiana bank.

This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. Fifth Third Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Indiana entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
GREENWOOD, IN 46142

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
251 N ILLINOIS ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$74,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $74,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $62,900.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Fifth Third Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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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