Merchants Bank SBA Loan to Automotive Services Company

Want a Minnesota small business loan? Here's one Minnesota business loan that was approved by the SBA.

This local small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Victoria, Minnesota, they applied for and were given an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Merchants Bank, based in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
VICTORIA, MN 55386

SBA Loan Lender

MERCHANTS BANK
7300 147TH ST WEST, STE 100
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7549 - Automotive Services

Loan Approval Date

3/14/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 $100,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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