Chicago Equine Export Center I Gets an Illinois Business Loan

Would an Illinois bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this Florida bank, which offers SBA loans to Illinois entrepreneurs.

Chicago Equine Export Center I, based in West Chicago, Illinois, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Citibank. We've got the inside scoop on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CHICAGO EQUINE EXPORT CENTER I
1525 KAUTZ ROAD #1600
WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
8750 DORAL BLVD, 7TH FL
MIAMI, FL 33178

The lender provided this bank loan 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

115210 - Support Activities for Animal Production

Loan Approval Date

11/29/2005

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, Chicago Equine Export Center I, borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's record indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. If a firm like Chicago Equine Export Center I is able to get a $25,000 loan, why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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