Business Loan from Citizens Bank Given to Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing Company

Citizens 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 received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Citizens Bank, out of Pepper Pike, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $311,000 to help grow their Mentor, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MOTOR VEHICLE BODY MANUFACTURING
MENTOR, OH 44060

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
29225 CHAGRIN BLVD
PEPPER PIKE, OH 44124

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

336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

4/7/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$311,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $311,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $233,250.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Citizens Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Citizens Bank 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:

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