Borrowing Money for General Merchandise Stores

With these bank loans for general merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general merchandise stores loan for $160,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2005.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bakersfield, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Commonwealth Business Bank, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305

SBA Loan Lender

COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK
5055 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 100
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036

This lender issued this bank loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$160,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $160,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $120,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $160,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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