SBA Loan from Citizens Bank Helps Beauty Shops Company

Citizens Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Michigan entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Citizens Bank, out of Lansing, Michigan. The loan was granted and they received $70,000 to help grow their Okemos, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEAUTY SHOPS
OKEMOS, MI 48864

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit 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. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7231 - Beauty Shops

NAICS Code

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

6/17/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $59,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 11 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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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