Entrepreneur Works With Rockford, Illinois Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Want to talk with a Rockford, Illinois bank about a business loan? Here's one Illinois business loan, issued by a Rockford bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Alpine Bank Of Illinois worked out well for our friends at one local business in Rockford, Illinois. They got an SBA loan for $30,000. Sweet!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
ROCKFORD, IL 61114

SBA Loan Lender

ALPINE BANK OF ILLINOIS
1700 N ALPINE RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61107

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

541320 - Landscape Architectural Services

Loan Approval Date

12/18/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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