Mankato, Minnesota Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Bank loans in Minnesota are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Minnesota bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Mankato, Minnesota, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Wells Fargo Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE STORES
MANKATO, MN 56001

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

443120 - Computer and Software Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/1/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$355,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $355,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $266,250.

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 SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $355,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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