Firm Gets an Illinois Business Loan

Small business loans in Illinois are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Illinois small business loan, provided by an Illinois bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Melrose Park, Illinois by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2005. Banks like Harris National Association may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160

SBA Loan Lender

HARRIS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
111 W MONROE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60603

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

11/9/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$215,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $215,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $161,250.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

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

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Harris National Association had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Harris National Association made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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