Madison, Wisconsin Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Madison, Wisconsin was a top priority for this particular business back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Business Bank. Here are the details on this Wisconsin small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LEGAL SERVICES
MADISON, WI 53703

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BUSINESS BANK
401 CHARMANY DR
MADISON, WI 53719

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8111 - Legal Services

NAICS Code

541110 - Lawyers

Loan Approval Date

8/14/2001

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

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 First Business 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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