How to Get a Loan for Store Retailers

With these business loans for store retailers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This store retailers loan for $25,000 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Attleboro, Massachusetts was able to borrow $25,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $12,500 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: STORE RETAILERS
ATTLEBORO, MA 02703

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
2 ALDWYN LN
VILLANOVA, PA 19085

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

5/2/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 Sovereign 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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