Waterloo, Iowa Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Would an Iowa SBA loan help your business get to the next level? If so, you may want to talk with this Iowa bank, which offers SBA loans to Iowa entrepreneurs.

This company, based in Waterloo, Iowa, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from First National Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
WATERLOO, IA 50701

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK
602 MAIN ST
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This loan for a small business was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/14/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$242,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $242,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $181,500.

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 50 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $242,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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