Iowa SBA Loan Issued to Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars Company

Looking to get an Iowa bank loan? This Iowa entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by an Iowa bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Ames Community Bank, this Ames, Iowa business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
AMES, IA 50014

SBA Loan Lender

AMES COMMUNITY BANK
104 CHESTNUT ST
AMES, IA 50010

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

7/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$18,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $18,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,300.

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 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Ames Community Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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