Financing for Book Stores

With these commercial loans for book stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This book stores loan for $12,500 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2001.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Pontiac, Illinois, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Bank Of Pontiac, based in Pontiac, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOOK STORES
PONTIAC, IL 61764

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF PONTIAC
300 W WASHINGTON
PONTIAC, IL 61764

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5942 - Book Stores

NAICS Code

451211 - Book Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/11/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$12,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $12,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,625.

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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 Bank Of Pontiac 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!

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.

Related Links:

Famous Venture Capitalists

Best Pontiac, Illinois Banks for Small Business

SBA Lenders in Illinois