Traverse City, Michigan Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Northwestern Bank

An SBA loan from Northwestern Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Traverse City, Michigan business owner got a $60,000 loan.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Traverse City, Michigan, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Northwestern Bank, based in Traverse City, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, PORTRAIT
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

SBA Loan Lender

NORTHWESTERN BANK
625 S GARFIELD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait

Loan Approval Date

8/22/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Northwestern 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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