Minnesota Bank Loan Issued to Optometrists Company

Small business loans in Minnesota are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Minnesota small business loan, provided by a Minnesota bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Ely, Minnesota, 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 American Bank Of The North. We've got the inside scoop on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
ELY, MN 55731

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN BANK OF THE NORTH
117 CENTRAL AVE
NASHWAUK, MN 55769

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

7/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$459,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $459,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $229,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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 $459,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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