Omaha, Nebraska Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Great Western Bank

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

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Omaha, Nebraska was able to borrow $107,000 from Great Western Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $90,950 of this Nebraska small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
OMAHA, NE 68124

SBA Loan Lender

GREAT WESTERN BANK
6015 NW RADIAL HWY
OMAHA, NE 68104

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to reduce the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/4/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$107,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $107,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $90,950.

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 5 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Great Western Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Great Western Bank 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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