Freeport, Minnesota Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Business loans in Minnesota are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Minnesota business loan, provided by a Minnesota bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Freeport State Bank, this Freeport, Minnesota business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS MANUFACTURING
FREEPORT, MN 56331

SBA Loan Lender

FREEPORT STATE BANK
111 MAIN ST EAST
FREEPORT, MN 56331

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

4/1/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$12,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $12,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $6,250.

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 indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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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