First Interstate Bank SBA Loan to Testing Laboratories Company

First Interstate Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Montana entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with First Interstate Bank, out of Billings, Montana. The loan was granted and they received $560,000 to help grow their Missoula, Montana business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TESTING LABORATORIES
MISSOULA, MT 99019

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
401 N 31ST ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541380 - Testing Laboratories

Loan Approval Date

12/20/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$560,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $560,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $420,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Interstate Bank 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.

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