Cedar Rapids, Iowa Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Bank loans in Iowa are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Iowa bank loan, provided by an Iowa bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Guaranty Bank And Trust Co., this Cedar Rapids, Iowa business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404

SBA Loan Lender

GUARANTY BANK AND TRUST CO.
302 3RD AVE SE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began 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.

NAICS Code

238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Loan Approval Date

4/14/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$360,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $360,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $270,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 43 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Guaranty Bank And Trust Co. so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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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