Business Loans for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

With these business loans for independent artists, writers, and performers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This independent artists, writers, and performers loan for $150,000 was given to a Minnesota entrepreneur in 2001.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Eastbank, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SERVICES
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

SBA Loan Lender

EASTBANK
1413 FOURTH ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring 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

8999 - Services

NAICS Code

711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Loan Approval Date

8/2/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 43 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Eastbank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Eastbank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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