St. Paul, Minnesota Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Bank loans in Minnesota are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Minnesota bank loan, provided by a Minnesota bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in St. Paul, Minnesota by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2004. Banks like Drake Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY
ST. PAUL, MN 55101

SBA Loan Lender

DRAKE BANK
6 W 5TH ST STE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery

Loan Approval Date

10/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$88,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $88,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $74,800.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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