Farmers & Merchants St. Bank - B SBA Loan to Direct Selling Establishments Company

Farmers & Merchants St. Bank - B is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Minnesota entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Albert Lea, Minnesota, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Farmers & Merchants St. Bank - B, based in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DIRECT SELLING ESTABLISHMENTS
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007

SBA Loan Lender

FARMERS & MERCHANTS ST. BANK - B
245 E MAIN
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN 55917

This lender issued this particular bank loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5963 - Direct Selling Establishments

NAICS Code

454390 - Direct Selling Establishments

Loan Approval Date

4/15/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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