Elbow Lake, Minnesota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Star Bank

Star 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 Minnesota entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Star Bank, based in Barrett, Minnesota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS
ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531

SBA Loan Lender

STAR BANK
400 2ND ST
BARRETT, MN 56311

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

238990 - Specialty Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

4/19/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

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 16 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 9 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Remember, you 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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Star Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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