Rockford, Illinois Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Rockford, Illinois by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2004. Banks like Fifth Third Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
ROCKFORD, IL 61102

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/22/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Fifth Third Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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