Business Loan from Stearns Bank Given to Office Supplies And Stationery Company

Stearns 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.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Otsego, Minnesota, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Stearns Bank, based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY
OTSEGO, MN 55330

SBA Loan Lender

STEARNS BANK
4191 2ND ST SOUTH
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery

Loan Approval Date

7/7/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$147,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $147,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $125,460.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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

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.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Stearns Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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