Clear Lake, Wisconsin Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Associated Bank

Associated Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Wisconsin entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Associated Bank, out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The loan was granted and they received $57,000 to help grow their Clear Lake, Wisconsin business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
CLEAR LAKE, WI 54005

SBA Loan Lender

ASSOCIATED BANK
740 MARQUETTE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/31/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$57,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $57,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $48,450.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Associated Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Associated Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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