Afton, Minnesota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from U.S. Bank National Association

U.S. Bank National Association and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Minnesota entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Afton, Minnesota, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was U.S. Bank National Association, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
AFTON, MN 55001

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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

531320 - Real Estate Appraisers

Loan Approval Date

8/27/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$17,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $17,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,900.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. U.S. Bank National Association had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, U.S. Bank National Association 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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