Winnebago, Minnesota Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Farmers & Merchants Natl

First Farmers & Merchants Natl and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Minnesota entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Winnebago, Minnesota was able to borrow $150,000 from First Farmers & Merchants Natl. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $135,000 of this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING
WINNEBAGO, MN 56098

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FARMERS & MERCHANTS NATL
114 S PARK ST
FAIRMONT, MN 56031

This loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

5/17/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $135,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 30 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Farmers & Merchants Natl so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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