First Merchants Bank Gives SBA Loan to General Merchandise Stores Company

Bank loans in Indiana are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Indiana bank loan, provided by an Indiana bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Wabash, Indiana was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Merchants Bank. Here are the details on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
WABASH, IN 46992

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST MERCHANTS BANK
1250 N CASS ST
WABASH, IN 46992

This lender issued this particular commercial loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5399 - General Merchandise Stores

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/9/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$83,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $83,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $70,975.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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