St Paul, Minnesota Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Searching for a Minnesota bank loan? This Minnesota entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Minnesota bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Drake Bank, this St Paul, Minnesota business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur 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: MEN'S AND BOYS' CUT AND SEW APPAREL CONTRACTORS
ST PAUL, MN 55107

SBA Loan Lender

DRAKE BANK
6 W 5TH ST STE 100
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide SBA business loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

315211 - Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

Loan Approval Date

10/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 10 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Drake Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Drake Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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