Local Business Gets an Iowa Small Business Loan

Business loans in Iowa are hard to find 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 First National Bank - Muscatine, this Muscatine, 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: SCENIC AND SIGHTSEEING TRANSPORTATION, LAND
MUSCATINE, IA 52761

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK - MUSCATINE
300 E 2ND ST
MUSCATINE, IA 52761

This lender issued this particular loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

487110 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land

Loan Approval Date

8/23/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$24,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $24,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,825.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like First National Bank - Muscatine and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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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