SBA Loan from Fifth Third Bank Helps Retail Stores Company

Fifth Third Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Michigan entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Fifth Third Bank, out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The loan was granted and they received $50,000 to help grow their Owosso, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
OWOSSO, MI 48867

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

This lender processed this commercial 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.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/8/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $50,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

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