Business Loan from Stearns Bank Given to Outdoor Power Equipment Stores Company

An SBA loan from Stearns Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a St. Cloud, Minnesota business owner got a $225,000 loan.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Stearns Bank, out of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The loan was granted and they received $225,000 to help grow their St. Cloud, Minnesota business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT STORES
ST. CLOUD, MN 56301

SBA Loan Lender

STEARNS BANK
4191 2ND ST SOUTH
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

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

444210 - Outdoor Power Equipment Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/16/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$225,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $225,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $168,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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