Business Loan from Portage Commerce Bank Given to Site Preparation Contractors 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 small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Portage Commerce Bank, out of Portage, Michigan. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Kalamazoo, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SITE PREPARATION CONTRACTORS
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

SBA Loan Lender

PORTAGE COMMERCE BANK
800 E MILHAM
PORTAGE, MI 49002

This lender processed this SBA loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

238910 - Site Preparation Contractors

Loan Approval Date

1/25/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 20 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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