SBA Loan from Associated Bank Helps Drinking Places Company

Associated Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Wisconsin entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Kohler, Wisconsin was able to borrow $60,000 from Associated Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $51,000 of this Wisconsin small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
KOHLER, WI 53044

SBA Loan Lender

ASSOCIATED BANK
1217 N TAYLOR DR
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53082

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5813 - Drinking Places

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

8/27/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,000.

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 5 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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