Springfield, Missouri Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Empire Bank

Empire Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Missouri entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Springfield, Missouri, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Empire Bank, based in Springfield, Missouri.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807

SBA Loan Lender

EMPIRE BANK
1800 S GLENSTONE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

This SBA small business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5932 - Used Merchandise Stores

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Empire 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:

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