Raising Money for Soybean Processing

Looking for business loans for soybean processing? Try the SBA. This $500,000 soybean processing loan was issued by a New Mexico bank.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with The First National Bank, out of Artesia, New Mexico. The loan was granted and they received $500,000 to help grow their Artesia, New Mexico business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SOYBEAN PROCESSING
ARTESIA, NM 88210

SBA Loan Lender

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
303 W MAIN ST
ARTESIA, NM 88211

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

311222 - Soybean Processing

Loan Approval Date

7/18/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 25 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 30 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into The First National Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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