Local Business Gets a Minnesota Business Loan

Business loans in Minnesota are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Minnesota business loan, provided by a North Dakota bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Choice Financial Group, this Stephem, Minnesota business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTO AND HOME SUPPLY STORES
STEPHEM, MN 56757

SBA Loan Lender

CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP
645 HILL AVE
GRAFTON, ND 58237

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5531 - Auto and Home Supply Stores

NAICS Code

441310 - Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$65,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $65,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $55,250.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $65,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

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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