Blaine, Minnesota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Drake Bank

Drake 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 Minnesota entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Blaine, Minnesota was able to borrow $33,000 from Drake Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $28,050 of this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
BLAINE, MN 55434

SBA Loan Lender

DRAKE BANK
6 W 5TH ST STE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

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

3663 - Radio and Television Communications Equipment

NAICS Code

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment

Loan Approval Date

12/4/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$33,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $33,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $28,050.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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 $33,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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