Business Loan from Clare Bank Given to Jewelry Stores Company

Clare Bank 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 Minnesota entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Lakeville, Minnesota, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Clare Bank, based in Platteville, Wisconsin.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: JEWELRY STORES
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044

SBA Loan Lender

CLARE BANK
345 W PINE ST
PLATTEVILLE, WI 53818

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5944 - Jewelry Stores

NAICS Code

448310 - Jewelry Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/22/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$570,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $570,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $427,500.

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 10 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Clare Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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