Business Loan from Firstmerit Bank Given to Business Services Company

Firstmerit 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.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Macedonia, Ohio, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Firstmerit Bank, based in Akron, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUSINESS SERVICES
MACEDONIA, OH 44056

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7389 - Business Services

NAICS Code

491110 - Postal Service

Loan Approval Date

4/3/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$65,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $65,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $55,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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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