State Savings Bank SBA Loan to Landscaping Services Company

State Savings 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 Iowa entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with State Savings Bank, out of West Des Moines, Iowa. The loan was granted and they received $41,000 to help grow their West Des Moines, Iowa business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPING SERVICES
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265

SBA Loan Lender

STATE SAVINGS BANK
4800 MILLS CIVIC PKWY, STE 10
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

10/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$41,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $41,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,850.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 $41,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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