Ames, Iowa Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First National Bank Ames, Iowa

First National Bank Ames, Iowa 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 Iowa entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Ames, Iowa was able to borrow $53,500 from First National Bank Ames, Iowa. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $45,475 of this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
AMES, IA 50010

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMES, IOWA
405 5TH ST
AMES, IA 50010

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/17/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$53,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $53,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $45,475.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

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

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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