SBA Loan from Cobiz Bank Helps Hardware Stores Company

Cobiz Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Colorado entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Denver, Colorado, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Cobiz Bank, based in Denver, Colorado.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
DENVER, CO 80223

SBA Loan Lender

COBIZ BANK
821 17TH ST
DENVER, CO 80202

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 debt financing to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/13/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$324,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $324,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $243,375.

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 18 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

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 $324,500 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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