Where to Get Capital for Testing Laboratories

Looking for SBA loans for testing laboratories? Try the SBA. This $100,000 testing laboratories loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TESTING LABORATORIES
MANSFIELD, OH 44905

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This lender issued this particular bank 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

8734 - Testing Laboratories

NAICS Code

541380 - Testing Laboratories

Loan Approval Date

1/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 9 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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 $100,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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