Midland, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citizens Bank

Citizens Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Michigan entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Midland, Michigan, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Citizens Bank, based in Flint, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPISTS, AND AUDIOLOGISTS
MIDLAND, MI 48642

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
328 S SAGINAW ST
FLINT, MI 48502

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide business loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

621340 - Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Loan Approval Date

7/9/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$366,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $366,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $183,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Citizens Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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