Wichita, Kansas Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Bank loans in Kansas are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Kansas bank loan, provided by a Missouri bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Wichita, Kansas, 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 Commerce Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Kansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' CLOTHING STORES
WICHITA, KS 67226

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1000 WALNUT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

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

448130 - Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/10/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$41,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $41,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Commerce Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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