Ottawa, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

IllinoisSBA loans are available to Illinois entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, an Illinois bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Ottawa, Illinois, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Amcore Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SEWING, NEEDLEWORK, AND PIECE GOODS STORES
OTTAWA, IL 61350

SBA Loan Lender

AMCORE BANK
501 SEVENTH ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61104

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451130 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/28/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,000.

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 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Amcore Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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