Business Loan from Firstmerit Bank Given to Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers Company

Firstmerit 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 Ohio entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Oakwood Village, Ohio was able to borrow $25,000 from Firstmerit Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $12,500 of this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH 44146

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This lender processed this SBA loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

423440 - Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/11/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had no employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $25,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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