Billings, Montana Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Interstate Bank

First Interstate Bank 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 Montana entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Billings, Montana was able to borrow $60,000 from First Interstate Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $51,000 of this Montana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
BILLINGS, MT 59101

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
401 N 31ST ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

This lender provides SBA commercial loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811118 - Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

1/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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

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

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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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