Independence, Kansas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Commerce Bank

An SBA loan from Commerce Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Independence, Kansas business owner got a $65,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Independence, Kansas was able to borrow $65,000 from Commerce Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $32,500 of this Kansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
Independence, KS 67301

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1000 WALNUT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/18/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$65,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $65,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $32,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Commerce Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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