Company Gets a Minnesota SBA Loan

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

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 applying company 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: JEWELRY, WATCH, PRECIOUS STONE, AND PRECIOUS METAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
ST. PAUL, MN 55117

SBA Loan Lender

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

This bank loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

423940 - Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

8/10/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $100,000.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

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

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

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Drake Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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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