Local Business Gets a Montana Bank Loan
Business loans in Montana are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Montana business loan, provided by a Montana bank, that was approved by the SBA.
This small business, based in Helena, Montana, 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 Valley Bank Of Helena. We've got the inside scoop on this Montana small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL FREIGHT TRUCKING, LOCAL
HELENA, MT 59602
SBA Loan Lender
VALLEY BANK OF HELENA
3030 N MONTANA AVE
HELENA, MT 59601
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
484110 - General Freight Trucking, Local
Loan Approval Date
12/27/2006
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$71,100
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $71,100 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $35,550.
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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.
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 Valley Bank Of Helena 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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