SBA Loan from Great Western Bank Helps Car Washes Company

Great Western 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 South Dakota entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Great Western Bank, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

SBA Loan Lender

GREAT WESTERN BANK
200 E 10TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves 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

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

5/30/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Great Western Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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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