Firm Gets an Ohio Business Loan

OhioSmall business loans are available to Ohio small business owners through the SBA. In this case, an Ohio bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Valley City, 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: INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
VALLEY CITY, OH 44280

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

The lender provided this SBA loan 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

541410 - Interior Design Services

Loan Approval Date

6/5/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had no employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $150,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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