First Bank SBA Loan to Landscape Architectural Services Company

First 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 Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Park Forest, Illinois, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was First Bank, based in Chicago, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
PARK FOREST, IL 60466

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
1715 W 47TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609

This SBA small business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541320 - Landscape Architectural Services

Loan Approval Date

7/13/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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

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