Company Gets an Ohio Bank Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Rock Creek, Ohio by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2003. Banks like Firstmerit Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
ROCK CREEK, OH 44084

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This lender issued this particular SBA bank loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$94,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $94,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,325.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new 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.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Firstmerit Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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.

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