Business Loan from Fifth Third Bank Given to Animal Specialty Services Company

Fifth Third Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Michigan entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in South Haven, Michigan was able to borrow $106,500 from Fifth Third Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $90,525 of this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ANIMAL SPECIALTY SERVICES
SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090

SBA Loan Lender

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

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0752 - Animal Specialty Services

NAICS Code

812910 - Pet Care Services

Loan Approval Date

3/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$106,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $106,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $90,525.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Fifth Third Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Fifth Third Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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