How to Get a Loan for Computer, Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesaler

With these SBA loans for computer, peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesaler, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This computer, peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesaler loan for $500,000 was given to an Iowa entrepreneur in 2008.

Getting a small business loan in Hiawatha, Iowa was important for this small business back in 2008 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, operating out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Here are the details on this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER, PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALER
Hiawatha, IA 52233

SBA Loan Lender

CEDAR RAPIDS BANK & TRUST
500 1ST AVE NE, STE 100
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

423430 - Computer, Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesaler

Loan Approval Date

1/23/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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