Kentwood, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from National City Bank

National City 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 National City Bank, out of Cleveland, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $40,000 to help grow their Kentwood, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL FREIGHT TRUCKING, LOCAL
KENTWOOD, MI 49512

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1900 E 9TH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

484110 - General Freight Trucking, Local

Loan Approval Date

10/27/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from National City Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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