Rockford, Minnesota Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This business, based in Rockford, Minnesota, 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 M&i Marshall & Ilsley Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PET CARE SERVICES
ROCKFORD, MN 55373

SBA Loan Lender

M&I MARSHALL & ILSLEY BANK
770 N WATER ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812910 - Pet Care Services

Loan Approval Date

4/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$375,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $375,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $281,250.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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 SBA loan was for $375,000. How would you spend $375,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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.

Related Links:

How to Raise Money

Small Business Banks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Find an SBA Lender in Wisconsin