How to Get a Loan for Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Looking for SBA loans for drycleaning and laundry services? The SBA may be the answer. This $325,000 drycleaning and laundry services loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

Getting a small business loan in Highland Park, Illinois was important for this small business back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from The Foster Bank, operating out of Chicago, Illinois. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035

SBA Loan Lender

THE FOSTER BANK
5225 N KEDZIE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

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

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

12/11/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$325,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $325,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $243,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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