Business Loan from Hometown Bank Given to Metal Heat Treating Company

Hometown 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 Wisconsin entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Hometown Bank, based in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: METAL HEAT TREATING
OSHKOSH, WI 54901

SBA Loan Lender

HOMETOWN BANK
80 SHEBOYGAN ST
FOND DU LAC, WI 54935

The lender provided this SBA small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

332811 - Metal Heat Treating

Loan Approval Date

10/25/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $175,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 60 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 60 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Hometown Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Hometown 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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