SBA Loan from Stearns Bank Helps Limited-Service Restaurants Company

Stearns 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 Michigan entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Stearns Bank, out of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The loan was granted and they received $236,000 to help grow their Wayne, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
WAYNE, MI 48184

SBA Loan Lender

STEARNS BANK
4191 2ND ST SOUTH
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/8/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$236,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $236,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $177,000.

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 14 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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