Commerce Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Landscaping Services Company

MissouriBusiness loans are available to Missouri business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Missouri bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Columbia, Missouri, 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 Commerce Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Missouri small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPING SERVICES
COLUMBIA, MO 65202

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1000 WALNUT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

11/15/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$9,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $9,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,900.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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 $9,800 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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