SBA Loan from 1st Source Bank Helps Building Material Dealers Company

1st Source 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 Indiana entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in South Bend, Indiana, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was 1st Source Bank, based in South Bend, Indiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS
SOUTH BEND, IN 46614

SBA Loan Lender

1ST SOURCE BANK
100 N MICHIGAN ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601

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

444190 - Building Material Dealers

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$137,300

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $137,300 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,975.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 $137,300 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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