Firm Gets an Ohio SBA Loan

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

This small business, based in Niles, 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 The Huntington National Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
NILES, OH 44446

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
108 MAIN AVE SW
WARREN, OH 44482

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

4/13/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$135,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $135,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,750.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like The Huntington National Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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