Saint Paul, Minnesota Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Business loans in Minnesota are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Minnesota business loan, provided by a Minnesota bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to First Minnesota Bank, this Saint Paul, Minnesota 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: COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES
SAINT PAUL, MN 55108

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST MINNESOTA BANK
4625 COUNTY RD 101
MINNETONKA, MN 55345

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7993 - Coin-Operated Amusement Devices

NAICS Code

713120 - Amusement Arcades

Loan Approval Date

9/27/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$48,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $48,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,800.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like First Minnesota Bank 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:

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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