Commercial Loans for General Merchandise Stores

With these commercial loans for general merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general merchandise stores loan for $15,000 was given to a New Hampshire entrepreneur in 2004.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Ocean Bank, out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The loan was granted and they received $15,000 to help grow their Atkinson, New Hampshire business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
ATKINSON, NH 03811

SBA Loan Lender

OCEAN BANK
325 STATE ST
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

This lender processed this loan for a small business 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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/6/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new 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.

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