Sharpsville, Indiana Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

IndianaBusiness loans are available to Indiana business owners through the SBA. In this case, an Indiana bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Sharpsville, Indiana, 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 First Farmers Bank And Trust. We've got the inside scoop on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: THEATER COMPANIES AND DINNER THEATERS
SHARPSVILLE, IN 46068

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FARMERS BANK AND TRUST
123 N JEFFERSON
CONVERSE, IN 46919

The lender provided this small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters

Loan Approval Date

12/17/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,000.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $60,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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