St. Louis, Missouri Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

MissouriSBA loans are available to Missouri entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a Missouri bank provides the loan.

This company, 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: SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION
ST. LOUIS, MO 63123

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1000 WALNUT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

This business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

488490 - Support Activities for Road Transportation

Loan Approval Date

12/13/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$36,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $36,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $18,250.

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

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

If you need money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

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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