Valparaiso, Indiana Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Horizon Bank

Horizon Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Indiana entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Valparaiso, Indiana was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Horizon Bank, operating out of Michigan City, Indiana. Here are the details on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
VALPARAISO, IN 46383

SBA Loan Lender

HORIZON BANK
515 FRANKLIN SQ
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit 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

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/30/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $59,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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