Joplin, Missouri Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

MissouriSmall business loans are available to Missouri small business owners through the SBA. In this case, an Arkansas bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Joplin, Missouri, 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 Arvest Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Missouri small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
JOPLIN, MO 64804

SBA Loan Lender

ARVEST BANK
75 N EAST AVE
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701

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.

SIC Code

5039 - Construction Materials

NAICS Code

235920 - Glass and Glazing Contractors

Loan Approval Date

7/25/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you need money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 Arvest Bank 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:

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