First Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Commercial Flexographic Printing Company

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

By giving the right information to First Bank, this Newton, Iowa business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company 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: COMMERCIAL FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING
NEWTON, IA 50208

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
8460 BIRCHWOOD CT, STE 1100
JOHNSTON, IA 50131

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

323112 - Commercial Flexographic Printing

Loan Approval Date

10/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$400,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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