Glacier Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Automotive Parts And Accessories Stores Company

Bank loans in Montana are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Montana bank loan, provided by a Montana bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Kalispell, Montana was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Glacier Bank. Here are the details on this Montana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES STORES
KALISPELL, MT 59901

SBA Loan Lender

GLACIER BANK
202 MAIN ST
KALISPELL, MT 59901

This lender processed this small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

441310 - Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 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.

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 Glacier 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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