Peoria Heights, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from American Enterprise Bank

American Enterprise Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Illinois entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Peoria Heights, Illinois was able to borrow $477,800 from American Enterprise Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $358,350 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL 61614

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE BANK
600 N BUFFALO GROVE RD
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$477,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $477,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $358,350.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Peoria Heights or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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