Raising Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan for $24,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2004.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Citizens Bank Of Pennsylvania, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
ALTOONA, PA 16602

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
2001 MARKET ST, STE 600
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

This lender processed this commercial loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$24,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $24,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Citizens Bank Of Pennsylvania and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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