Red Lodge, Montana Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Small business loans in Montana are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Montana small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Red Lodge, Montana, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from U.S. Bank National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this Montana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES
RED LODGE, MT 59068

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/11/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like U.S. Bank National Association are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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