Firm Gets an Ohio SBA Loan

Small business loans in Ohio are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Ohio small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Madison, Ohio by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2003. Banks like Firstmerit Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME SHOPS
MADISON, OH 44057

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5945 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops

NAICS Code

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/14/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$56,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $56,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $47,600.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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.

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