Rockford, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

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

This company, based in Rockford, Illinois, 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 German-American State Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LOCAL TRUCKING WITHOUT STORAGE
ROCKFORD, IL 61109

SBA Loan Lender

GERMAN-AMERICAN STATE BANK
1305 MAIN ST
PECATONICA, IL 61063

This lender issued this particular 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

4212 - Local Trucking Without Storage

NAICS Code

484110 - General Freight Trucking, Local

Loan Approval Date

1/15/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from German-American State Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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