Where to Get Capital for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for small business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $50,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a Connecticut bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Ansonia, Connecticut, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Webster Bank, based in New Haven, Connecticut.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
ANSONIA, CT 06401

SBA Loan Lender

WEBSTER BANK
80 ELM ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510

This SBA business loan was provided by a lender with SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) status. CLP lenders who submit loan applications to the SBA get more expeditious service from the SBA on their loan applications.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/14/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,000.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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