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Urbandale, Iowa Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First American Bank

First American Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Iowa entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Urbandale, Iowa, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was First American Bank, based in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUILDING EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS
URBANDALE, IA 50322

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST AMERICAN BANK
1207 CENTRAL AVE
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

238290 - Building Equipment Contractors

Loan Approval Date

12/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First American Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First American 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:

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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