First Business Bank Gives SBA Loan to Lawn And Garden Services Company

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Oregon, Wisconsin by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2003. Banks like First Business Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES
OREGON, WI 53575

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BUSINESS BANK
401 CHARMANY DR
MADISON, WI 53719

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring 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.

SIC Code

0782 - Lawn and Garden Services

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

4/4/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $100,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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