Raising Money for Limited-Service Restaurants

With these business loans for limited-service restaurants, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This limited-service restaurants loan for $145,000 was given to an Ohio entrepreneur in 2004.

Getting a small business loan in North Ridgeville, Ohio was important for this small business back in 2004 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: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/20/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$145,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $145,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $123,250.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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 Firstmerit Bank 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:

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