Lima, Ohio Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

OhioBank loans are available to Ohio firms through the SBA. In this case, a Pennsylvania bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Lima, Ohio, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Pnc Bank, National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS
LIMA, OH 45801

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
8800 TINICUM BLVD, 1ST FL, MA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153

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

447190 - Gasoline Stations

Loan Approval Date

8/29/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the funding would help generate 1 new job.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $50,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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