St. Louis, Missouri Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

MissouriSmall business loans are available to Missouri small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Missouri bank provides the loan.

This business, based in St. Louis, Missouri, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Commerce Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Missouri small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOORING CONTRACTORS
ST. LOUIS, MO 63123

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1000 WALNUT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

238330 - Flooring Contractors

Loan Approval Date

4/7/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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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