Centrue Bank SBA Loan to Physical Fitness Facilities Company

Centrue 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 Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Swansea, Illinois was an essential business goal for this company back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Centrue Bank, operating out of Fairview Heights, Illinois. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES
SWANSEA, IL 62226

SBA Loan Lender

CENTRUE BANK
303 FOUNTAINS PKWY
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL 62208

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide commercial loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7991 - Physical Fitness Facilities

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

11/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Centrue Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Centrue 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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