Raising Money for Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Looking for business loans for automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $203,000 automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Wellington, Ohio, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Firstmerit Bank, based in Akron, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
WELLINGTON, OH 44090

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

5/19/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$203,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $203,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $101,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Firstmerit Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Firstmerit Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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