How to Get a Loan for Used Merchandise Stores

With these SBA loans for used merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This used merchandise stores loan for $27,000 was given to a New York entrepreneur in 2002.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Astoria, New York, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Bank Of America, based in Providence, Rhode Island.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
ASTORIA, NY 11102

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/10/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$27,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $27,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $13,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are raising money in Astoria NY, you ought to talk with a local Astoria SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Astoria 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:

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