St. Louis, Missouri Entrepreneur Gets an SBA 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: GENERAL LONG-DISTANCE, LESS-THAN-ONE-TRUCKLOAD FREIGHT TRUCKING
ST. LOUIS, MO 63129

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1000 WALNUT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

The lender provided this bank 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

484122 - General Long-Distance, Less-Than-One-Truckload Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

7/25/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$42,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $42,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 Commerce 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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