Colorado Business Loan Issued to Retail Stores Company

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

This business, based in Grand Junction, Colorado, 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 Alpine Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Colorado small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501

SBA Loan Lender

ALPINE BANK
225 N 5TH ST
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/30/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$80,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $80,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $64,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

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 Alpine 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:

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