Company Gets a Minnesota Small Business Loan

SBA loans in Minnesota are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Minnesota SBA loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Brainerd, Minnesota, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from U.S. Bank National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOWLING CENTERS
BRAINERD, MN 56401

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713950 - Bowling Centers

Loan Approval Date

8/12/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$2,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $2,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,500,000.

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 17 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 14 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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