Northfield, Minnesota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Associated Bank

Associated Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Minnesota entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Northfield, Minnesota was able to borrow $300,000 from Associated Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $225,000 of this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
NORTHFIELD, MN 55057

SBA Loan Lender

ASSOCIATED BANK
740 MARQUETTE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/28/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

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 25 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 30 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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