Business Loan from First Finan Bank Given to Eating Places Company

First Finan Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Ohio entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Loveland, Ohio was able to borrow $111,000 from First Finan Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $94,350 of this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
LOVELAND, OH 45140

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FINAN BANK
300 HIGH ST
HAMILTON, OH 45012

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize 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. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

4/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$111,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $111,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $94,350.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Finan 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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