SBA Loan from Fifth Third Bank Helps Architectural Services Company

Fifth Third Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Kentucky 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 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Fifth Third Bank, out of Cincinnati, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $125,000 to help grow their Louisville, Kentucky business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
LOUISVILLE, KY 40204

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLZ
CINCINNATI, OH 45263

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8712 - Architectural Services

NAICS Code

541310 - Architectural Services

Loan Approval Date

11/13/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

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. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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 Fifth Third 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Where to Get an SBA Loan in Cincinnati, Ohio

Ohio SBA 7A Banks