Crookston, Minnesota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from American Federal Bank

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

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with American Federal Bank, out of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The loan was granted and they received $393,800 to help grow their Crookston, Minnesota business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
CROOKSTON, MN 56716

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN FEDERAL BANK
140 GATEWAY DR EAST
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN 56721

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide business loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/14/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$393,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $393,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $295,350.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like American Federal Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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