SBA Loan from First State Bank, Conrad, Iowa Helps General Merchandise Stores Company

First State Bank, Conrad, Iowa 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 Iowa entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with First State Bank, Conrad, Iowa, out of Conrad, Iowa. The loan was granted and they received $60,000 to help grow their Fort Dodge, Iowa business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST STATE BANK, CONRAD, IOWA
120 W CENTER ST
CONRAD, IA 50621

The lender provided this SBA bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,000.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First State Bank, Conrad, Iowa had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First State Bank, Conrad, Iowa made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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