Firstmerit Bank Gives Bank Loan to Direct Selling Establishments Company

Searching for an Ohio SBA loan? This Ohio entrepreneur got an SBA loan, provided by an Ohio bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Stow, Ohio, 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 Firstmerit Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DIRECT SELLING ESTABLISHMENTS
STOW, OH 44224

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

The lender provided this debt financing 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

454390 - Direct Selling Establishments

Loan Approval Date

2/15/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$108,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $108,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $54,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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