Marine Bank, Springfield Gives Business Loan to Lawn And Garden Services Company

Small business loans in Illinois are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Illinois small business loan, provided by an Illinois bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Sherman, Illinois was a top priority for this small company back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Marine Bank, Springfield. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES
SHERMAN, IL 62684

SBA Loan Lender

MARINE BANK, SPRINGFIELD
3050 W WABASH AVE
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 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.

SIC Code

0782 - Lawn and Garden Services

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

3/9/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $22,500.

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 25 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Marine Bank, Springfield that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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