St Louis, Missouri Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Missouri entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Commerce Bank, out of Kansas City, Missouri. The loan was granted and they received $35,000 to help grow their St Louis, Missouri business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION
ST LOUIS, MO 63123

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1000 WALNUT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

488490 - Support Activities for Road Transportation

Loan Approval Date

12/18/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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