Iowa Bank Loan Issued to Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Stores Company

Small business loans in Iowa are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Iowa small business loan, provided by an Iowa bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to State Central Bank, this Fort Madison, Iowa business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
FORT MADISON, IA 52627

SBA Loan Lender

STATE CENTRAL BANK
619 NINTH ST
FORT MADISON, IA 52627

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/2/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you need business start up money in Fort Madison IA, you ought to talk with a local Fort Madison SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Fort Madison businesses.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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