Business Loan from American State Bank Given to Livestock Merchant Wholesalers Company

American State Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Iowa 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 Lamoni, Iowa was able to borrow $500,000 from American State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $375,000 of this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIVESTOCK MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
LAMONI, IA 50140

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN STATE BANK
1000 JEFFREYS DR
OSCEOLA, IA 50213

This lender issued this debt financing under the SBA's 7A loan, 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.

NAICS Code

424520 - Livestock Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

2/6/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like American State Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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