Michigan Business Loan Issued to Retail Bakeries Company

SBA loans in Michigan are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Michigan SBA loan, provided by a Michigan bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Fifth Third Bank, this Traverse City, Michigan business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL BAKERIES
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5461 - Retail Bakeries

NAICS Code

311811 - Retail Bakeries

Loan Approval Date

3/18/2002

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 an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 30 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Fifth Third Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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.

Related Links:

Equity Financing

SBA Approved Banks in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Find an SBA Lender in Michigan