Ames, Iowa Bank Gives SBA Loan to Full-Service Restaurants Company

Find Ames, Iowa banks that specialize in SBA loans and know how to work with entrepreneurs. First American Bank is one such bank, as evidenced by this SBA loan to one business.

Finding a small business loan in Ames, Iowa starts with an understanding of who else has gotten loans in the area. In this case, a local firm received funding from First American Bank. Without an SBA guarantee, it's probable that this company would have had a harder time getting financed.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
AMES, IA 50014

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST AMERICAN BANK
1530 S DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide commercial loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$875,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $875,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $656,250.

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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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