St Louis, Missouri Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Heartland Bank

Heartland 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 Missouri entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in St Louis, Missouri, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Heartland Bank, based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
ST LOUIS, MO 63111

SBA Loan Lender

HEARTLAND BANK
212 S CENTRAL AVE, STE 200
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/27/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,100

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,100 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,585.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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