Company Gets an Iowa Business Loan

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

This company, based in Ankeny, Iowa, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from First American Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION INDUSTRIES
ANKENY, IA 50021

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST AMERICAN BANK
1207 CENTRAL AVE
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

713990 - Amusement and Recreation Industries

Loan Approval Date

6/15/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$207,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $207,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $103,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 20 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $207,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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