Iowa City, Iowa Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Iowa entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The loan was granted and they received $350,000 to help grow their Iowa City, Iowa business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
IOWA CITY, IA 52240

SBA Loan Lender

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

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This loan for a small business was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812199 - Personal Care Services

Loan Approval Date

3/19/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $297,500.

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 20 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

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 $350,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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