Citizens Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Building Material Dealers Company

MichiganBusiness loans are available to Michigan business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Michigan bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Traverse City, Michigan, 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 Citizens Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444190 - Building Material Dealers

Loan Approval Date

10/20/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$164,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $164,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $123,000.

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 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Citizens Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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