How to Get a Loan for Roofing Contractors

Looking for business loans for roofing contractors? Try the SBA. This $350,000 roofing contractors loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Villa Grove, Illinois, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Busey Bank, based in Champaign, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ROOFING CONTRACTORS
VILLA GROVE, IL 61956

SBA Loan Lender

BUSEY BANK
100 W UNIVERSITY AVE
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820

This lender processed this bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

238160 - Roofing Contractors

Loan Approval Date

1/5/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $175,000.

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 20 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

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

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Busey Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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