Cit Small Business Lending Corp Gives Bank Loan to Bowling Centers Company

Bank loans in Minnesota are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Minnesota bank loan, provided by a New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in St. Paul, Minnesota was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Cit Small Business Lending Corp. Here are the details on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOWLING CENTERS
ST. PAUL, MN 55103

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713950 - Bowling Centers

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,298,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,298,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $973,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 35 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 35 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.

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 Cit Small Business Lending Corp 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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