Zions First National Bank SBA Loan to General Merchandise Stores Company

Zions First National Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Utah entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in West Jordan, Utah, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Zions First National Bank, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
WEST JORDAN, UT 84088

SBA Loan Lender

ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
1 S MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/29/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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.

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