Small Business Loans for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for small business loans for general merchandise stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $195,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a Texas bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Alvarado, Texas was able to borrow $195,000 from Southwest Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $146,250 of this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
ALVARADO, TX 76009

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTHWEST BANK
3737 SW LOOP 820
FORT WORTH, TX 76133

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$195,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $195,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $146,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 37 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 37 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Southwest Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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