Waterloo, Illinois Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Bank

First Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Illinois entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Waterloo, Illinois, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was First Bank, based in Swansea, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SERVICES
WATERLOO, IL 62298

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
4387 N ILLINOIS ST
SWANSEA, IL 62226

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8999 - Services

NAICS Code

541620 - Environmental Consulting Services

Loan Approval Date

9/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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