Raising Money for Optometrists

With these bank loans for optometrists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This optometrists loan for $15,000 was given to an Indiana entrepreneur in 2007.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Westfield, Indiana, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Star Financial Bank, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
WESTFIELD, IN 46074

SBA Loan Lender

STAR FINANCIAL BANK
127 W BERRY ST
FORT WAYNE, IN 46802

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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

5/14/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help create 2 new jobs.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $15,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

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