National City Bank Gives SBA Loan to Eating Places Company

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

Getting a small business loan in St. Louis, Missouri was a top priority for this small company back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from National City Bank. Here are the details on this Missouri small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
ST. LOUIS, MO 63139

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
3865 GRAVOIS AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63116

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

3/7/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into National City Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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