NCB Arranges Loan for
True Value Hardware in Darien, Illinois
Bank Loan Brings New Generation into the Family Business
Washington, DC, (April 24, 2008) — NCB, a leading provider of cooperative financing nationwide, has arranged a $510,000 term loan for O’Hara True Value Home & Hardware (OHH), a new family-owned True Value hardware store in Darien, Illinois.
The store is the third for the O’Hara family, with the first opened in 1940 by founder Martin O’Hara. Currently the family has retail locations in Ottumwa and Albia, Iowa. The Darien store will be owned and operated by Marty O’Hara, the third generation and grandson of Martin O’Hara in the Chicago suburb.
“NCB was proud to arrange a loan for this third generation business owner, and help further the cooperative mission through Mr. O’Hara’s partnership with True Value Hardware,” said Charles E. Snyder, President and CEO of NCB. “Retailers like Mr. O’Hara are able to grow and thrive in spite of the ‘big box’ competition, and we are proud to be a part of their success by offering them financing specifically tailored to meet the needs of these independently owned businesses and help level the playing field in the marketplace.”
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