Firstmerit Bank SBA Loan to General Merchandise Stores Company

Looking to get an Ohio small business loan? Here's one Ohio business loan that was approved by the SBA.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in North Canton, Ohio was able to borrow $75,000 from Firstmerit Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $60,000 of this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
NORTH CANTON, OH 44720

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

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

5399 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/21/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $60,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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