Interlochen, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citizens Bank

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

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Interlochen, Michigan, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Citizens Bank, based in Lansing, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALIZED DESIGN SERVICES
INTERLOCHEN, MI 49643

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

This debt financing was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that the lender has a successful SBA lending history and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541490 - Specialized Design Services

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2002

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 an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 14 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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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