Getting an SBA Loan for Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

With these business loans for sporting and recreational goods and supplies wholesalers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting and recreational goods and supplies wholesalers loan for $205,000 was given to a Louisiana entrepreneur in 2000.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with First Bank And Trust, out of Kenner, Louisiana. The loan was granted and they received $205,000 to help grow their Arabi, Louisiana business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
ARABI, LA 70032

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK AND TRUST
3417 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70065

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5091 - Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies

NAICS Code

421910 - Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

2/29/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$205,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $205,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $153,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 11 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Bank And Trust had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Bank And Trust made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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