Marion, Iowa Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

IowaBank loans are available to Iowa firms through the SBA. In this case, an Iowa bank provides the loan.

Getting a small business loan in Marion, Iowa was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Guaranty Bank And Trust Co.. Here are the details on this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING STORES
MARION, IA 52302

SBA Loan Lender

GUARANTY BANK AND TRUST CO.
302 3RD AVE SE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/15/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $29,750.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Guaranty Bank And Trust Co. so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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