Pagosa Springs, Colorado Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from 1st National Bank - Durango

1st National Bank - Durango 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 Colorado entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Pagosa Springs, Colorado was able to borrow $82,000 from 1st National Bank - Durango. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $65,600 of this Colorado small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUILDING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, N.E.C
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147

SBA Loan Lender

1ST NATIONAL BANK - DURANGO
125 SAWYER DR
DURANGO, CO 81303

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA 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. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7349 - Building Cleaning and Maintenance Services, N.E.C

NAICS Code

561720 - Janitorial Services

Loan Approval Date

11/24/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$82,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $82,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $65,600.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into 1st National Bank - Durango and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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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