Oak Forest, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First American Bank
First American 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 Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.
The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Oak Forest, Illinois was able to borrow $50,000 from First American Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $25,000 of this Illinois small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION
OAK FOREST, IL 60452
SBA Loan Lender
FIRST AMERICAN BANK
261 S WESTERN AVE, SPRING HIL
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110
This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.
NAICS Code
237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Loan Approval Date
4/17/2007
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$50,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.
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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
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.
The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First American Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First American Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.
The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.
About This SBA Loan Information:
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