Where to Get Capital for Optical Goods Stores

With these small business loans for optical goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This optical goods stores loan for $150,000 was given to an Iowa entrepreneur in 2006.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Cedar Rapids, Iowa was able to borrow $150,000 from Farmers State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $127,500 of this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTICAL GOODS STORES
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

SBA Loan Lender

FARMERS STATE BANK
1240 8TH AVE
MARION, IA 52302

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446130 - Optical Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/29/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

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.

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 Farmers State 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:

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