Des Moines, Iowa Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

SBA loans in Iowa are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Iowa SBA loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Des Moines, Iowa was a top priority for this particular business back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from U.S. Bank National Association. Here are the details on this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MUSEUMS
DES MOINES, IA 50322

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

712110 - Museums

Loan Approval Date

12/28/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$328,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $328,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $246,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into U.S. Bank National Association and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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