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

First Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Iowa entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Urbandale, Iowa was able to borrow $195,800 from First Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $146,850 of this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
URBANDALE, IA 50322

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
5625 MILLS CIVIC PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/22/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$195,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $195,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $146,850.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like First Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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