SBA Loan from Amcore Bank Helps Machine Shops Company

Amcore Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Rockford, Illinois was able to borrow $434,000 from Amcore Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $325,500 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MACHINE SHOPS
ROCKFORD, IL 61109

SBA Loan Lender

AMCORE BANK
501 SEVENTH ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61104

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

332710 - Machine Shops

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$434,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $434,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $325,500.

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 30 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 30 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This SBA loan was for $434,000. How would you spend $434,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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