Firm Gets a Michigan Bank Loan

Small business loans in Michigan are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Michigan small business loan, provided by an Indiana bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Rapid City, Michigan, 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 Irwin Union Bank & Trust. We've got the inside scoop on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
RAPID CITY, MI 49676

SBA Loan Lender

IRWIN UNION BANK & TRUST
500 WASHINGTON ST
COLUMBUS, IN 47201

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide bank loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811490 - Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

5/23/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$169,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $169,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $126,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

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 Irwin Union Bank & Trust 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:

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