Fifth Third Bank Gives Business Loan to Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Shops Company
IllinoisSmall business loans are available to Illinois small business owners through the SBA. In this case, an Illinois bank provides the loan.
This business, based in Sterling, Illinois, 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 Fifth Third Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
STERLING, IL 61081
SBA Loan Lender
FIFTH THIRD BANK
3014 E LINCOLNWAY HWY
STERLING, IL 61081
This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
SIC Code
5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops
NAICS Code
453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
Loan Approval Date
4/15/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$150,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company
had 10 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised 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?
SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.
Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $150,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?
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