Getting an SBA Loan for Store Retailers

With these commercial loans for store retailers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This store retailers loan for $45,000 was given to a North Dakota entrepreneur in 2001.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bismarck, North Dakota, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Bremer Bank, based in Minot, North Dakota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
BISMARCK, ND 58501

SBA Loan Lender

BREMER BANK
20 FIRST ST SOUTHWEST
MINOT, ND 58701

This lender issued this SBA bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 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.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

NAICS Code

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

1/5/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$45,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $45,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $38,250.

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. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 Bremer 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!

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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