Borrowing Money for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

With these small business loans for independent artists, writers, and performers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This independent artists, writers, and performers loan for $14,000 was given to a Minnesota entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in St. Louis Park, Minnesota was able to borrow $14,000 from U.S. Bank National Association. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $7,000 of this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN 55416

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Loan Approval Date

4/13/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$14,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $14,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,000.

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 application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from U.S. Bank National Association so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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