Raton, New Mexico Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

By giving the right information to 1st National Bank - New Mexico, this Raton, New Mexico business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
RATON, NM 87740

SBA Loan Lender

1ST NATIONAL BANK - NEW MEXICO
1104 S 2ND ST
RATON, NM 87740

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a 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. 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

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

7/16/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$72,972

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $72,972 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $62,026.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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