General Merchandise Stores Small Business Loans

With these small business loans for general merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general merchandise stores loan for $171,000 was given to a Louisiana entrepreneur in 2005.

Getting a small business loan in Abbeville, Louisiana was important for this growing firm back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Gulf Coast Bank, operating out of Abbeville, Louisiana. Here are the details on this Louisiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
Abbeville, LA 70510

SBA Loan Lender

GULF COAST BANK
221 S STATE ST
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510

This SBA loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/22/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$171,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $171,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $128,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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