Portland, North Dakota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from The First And Farmers Bank

The First And Farmers Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a North Dakota 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 Portland, North Dakota was able to borrow $40,000 from The First And Farmers Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $34,000 of this North Dakota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
PORTLAND, ND 58274

SBA Loan Lender

THE FIRST AND FARMERS BANK
509 PARKE AVE
PORTLAND, ND 58274

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 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.

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/25/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you want money for start up business? Maybe you need money to buy a business? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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