SBA Loan from Portage Commerce Bank Helps Full-Service Restaurants Company

Portage Commerce 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 business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Portage Commerce Bank, out of Portage, Michigan. The loan was granted and they received $72,000 to help grow their Kalamazoo, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

SBA Loan Lender

PORTAGE COMMERCE BANK
800 E MILHAM
PORTAGE, MI 49002

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

4/7/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$72,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $72,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $36,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 35 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 35 existing jobs.

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

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Portage Commerce Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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