Local Business Gets an Iowa SBA Loan

Business loans in Iowa are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Iowa business loan, provided by an Iowa bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Northwoods State Bank, this Mason City, Iowa business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOOR COVERING STORES
MASON CITY, IA 50401

SBA Loan Lender

NORTHWOODS STATE BANK
2650 4TH ST SW
MASON CITY, IA 50401

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This debt financing was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442210 - Floor Covering Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$410,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $410,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $307,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Northwoods 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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