Business Loan from Innovative Bank Given to Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Stores Company

Innovative Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Maryland entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank, out of Oakland, California. The loan was granted and they received $6,000 to help grow their Baltimore Highlands, Maryland business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
BALTIMORE HIGHLANDS, MD 21206

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this SBA small business 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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/9/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$6,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $6,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,100.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Innovative Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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