First American Bank Gives Business Loan to Full-Service Restaurants Company

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

This company, based in Clive, Iowa, 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 First American Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
CLIVE, IA 50325

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST AMERICAN BANK
12730 NEW BRITTANY BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33907

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/2/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 40 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you need money to buy a business? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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