Sauget, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Bank

First Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Illinois entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Sauget, Illinois was able to borrow $206,000 from First Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $154,500 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING STORES
SAUGET, IL 62206

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
4387 N ILLINOIS ST
SWANSEA, IL 62226

This lender issued this commercial loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$206,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $206,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $154,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 First Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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