SBA Loan from Firstmerit Bank Helps Single-Family Housing Construction Company

Firstmerit 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.

Getting a small business loan in Mentor, Ohio was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Firstmerit Bank, operating out of Akron, Ohio. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
MENTOR, OH 44060

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This lender issued this particular 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

1521 - Single-Family Housing Construction

NAICS Code

233210 - Single Family Housing Construction

Loan Approval Date

2/8/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

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

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Firstmerit Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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