Entrepreneur Works With Billings, Montana Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with a Billings, Montana bank about an SBA loan? Here's one Montana business loan, issued by a Billings bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with First Interstate Bank worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Billings, Montana. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $150,000. Awesome!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES
BILLINGS, MT 59102

SBA Loan Lender

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

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0782 - Lawn and Garden Services

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

8/30/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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