Stearns Bank SBA Loan to Lawn And Garden Services Company

Stearns Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Ohio entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Stearns Bank, out of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The loan was granted and they received $47,200 to help grow their Howard, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES
HOWARD, OH 43028

SBA Loan Lender

STEARNS BANK
4191 2ND ST SOUTH
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

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.

SIC Code

0782 - Lawn and Garden Services

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

4/8/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$47,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $47,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,120.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $47,200 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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