Mentor, Ohio Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This small business, based in Mentor, Ohio, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Rbs Citizens. We've got the inside scoop on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES
MENTOR, OH 44060

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this SBA small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

561621 - Security Systems Services

Loan Approval Date

3/21/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$32,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $32,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $16,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you need money to start business in Mentor OH, you ought to talk with a local Mentor SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Mentor businesses.

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 Rbs Citizens 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:

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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