Firm Gets an Iowa Small Business Loan

Would an Iowa small business loan help your small business to grow and prosper? If so, you may want to talk with this Iowa bank, which offers SBA loans to Iowa entrepreneurs.

By giving the right information to Midstates Bank, this Harlan, Iowa business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant 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: NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS
HARLAN, IA 51537

SBA Loan Lender

MIDSTATES BANK
1851 MADISON AVE, STE 732
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503

This lender issued this debt financing under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

6/27/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$235,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $235,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $176,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 5 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

If you need money to start a small business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

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 Midstates 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:

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