SBA Loan from Fifth Third Bank Helps Limited-Service Restaurants Company

Fifth Third 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.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in W. Lafayette, Indiana, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Fifth Third Bank, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
W. Lafayette, IN 47905

SBA Loan Lender

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

The lender provided this debt financing 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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/9/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the borrowed money would help create 10 new jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Fifth Third Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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