Colorado Small Business Loan Issued to Bowling Centers Company

ColoradoBusiness loans are available to Colorado business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Colorado bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to 1st National Bank - Durango, this Bayfield, Colorado 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: BOWLING CENTERS
BAYFIELD, CO 81122

SBA Loan Lender

1ST NATIONAL BANK - DURANGO
125 SAWYER DR
DURANGO, CO 81303

This lender issued this business loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 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.

SIC Code

7933 - Bowling Centers

NAICS Code

713950 - Bowling Centers

Loan Approval Date

8/21/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$396,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $396,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $297,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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