Grand Forks, North Dakota Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Business loans in North Dakota are hard to find these days. We take a look at one North Dakota business loan, provided by a North Dakota bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, 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 Alerus Financial. We've got the inside scoop on this North Dakota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ROOFING CONTRACTORS
GRAND FORKS, ND 58203

SBA Loan Lender

ALERUS FINANCIAL
401 DEMERS AVE
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

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

238160 - Roofing Contractors

Loan Approval Date

2/22/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $125,000.

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 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Alerus Financial 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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