Preston, Minnesota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from F&m Commun Bank

F&m Commun 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 business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with F&m Commun Bank, out of Preston, Minnesota. The loan was granted and they received $144,500 to help grow their Preston, Minnesota business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
PRESTON, MN 55965

SBA Loan Lender

F&M COMMUN BANK
100 ST. ANTHONY ST NORTH
PRESTON, MN 55965

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. 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. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$144,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $144,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $122,825.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 F&m Commun Bank 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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