Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores Small Business Loans

Looking for small business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $30,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a Washington bank.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bellingham, Washington, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Peoples Bank, based in Lynden, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

SBA Loan Lender

PEOPLES BANK
418 GROVER ST
LYNDEN, WA 98264

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,500.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 $30,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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