Buena Vista, Colorado Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

ColoradoBank loans are available to Colorado firms through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Buena Vista, Colorado, 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 Wells Fargo Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Colorado small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
BUENA VISTA, CO 81211

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/10/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$308,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $308,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $231,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

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 $308,000 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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