First Bank SBA Loan to Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars Company

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.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was First Bank, based in West Des Moines, Iowa.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265

SBA Loan Lender

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

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

9/29/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$48,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $48,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,800.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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