SBA Loan from Commerce Bank Helps Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers Company

Commerce Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Missouri entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in St Joseph, Missouri, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Commerce Bank, based in Kansas City, Missouri.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTERS
St Joseph, MO 64501

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1000 WALNUT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

7/31/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$46,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $46,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $23,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Commerce Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Commerce Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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