Growing Company Gets a Minnesota Business Loan

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

This company, based in Oslo, Minnesota, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Community Bank - Red River Valle. We've got the inside scoop on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
OSLO, MN 56744

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY BANK - RED RIVER VALLE
212 MAIN ST
OSLO, MN 56744

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA 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. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/5/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$129,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $129,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,075.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Community Bank - Red River Valle are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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