Business Loans for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Looking for business loans for independent artists, writers, and performers? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $31,000 independent artists, writers, and performers loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Orrville, Ohio, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Firstmerit Bank, based in Akron, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS
ORRVILLE, OH 44667

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

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

711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Loan Approval Date

2/21/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$31,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $31,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had no employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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