Firstmerit Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Taxi Service Company

Bank loans in Ohio are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Ohio bank loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Kent, Ohio was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Firstmerit Bank. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TAXI SERVICE
KENT, OH 44240

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

485310 - Taxi Service

Loan Approval Date

7/30/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the funding would help generate 1 new job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Firstmerit Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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