Bank Forward SBA Loan to Oilseed Processing Company

Bank Forward is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one North Dakota entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Valley City, North Dakota was able to borrow $30,000 from Bank Forward. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $25,500 of this North Dakota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OILSEED PROCESSING
VALLEY CITY, ND 58072

SBA Loan Lender

BANK FORWARD
390 WHEAT ST
HANNAFORD, ND 58448

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

311223 - Oilseed Processing

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 4 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.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

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.

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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