Fargo, North Dakota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from American Federal Bank
American Federal 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 North Dakota entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.
The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fargo, North Dakota was able to borrow $550,000 from American Federal Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $412,500 of this North Dakota small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: CUT STONE AND STONE PRODUCTS
FARGO, ND 58102
SBA Loan Lender
AMERICAN FEDERAL BANK
215 N FIFTH ST
FARGO, ND 58108
The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide small business loans to American small businesses.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
SIC Code
3281 - Cut Stone and Stone Products
NAICS Code
327991 - Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
Loan Approval Date
1/10/2007
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$550,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $550,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $412,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 10 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.
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 American Federal Bank 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:
All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.
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