Raising Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan for $108,000 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2007.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Belvidere, Illinois was able to borrow $108,000 from Amcore Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $91,800 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
BELVIDERE, IL 61008

SBA Loan Lender

AMCORE BANK
501 SEVENTH ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61104

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/16/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$108,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $108,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $91,800.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you want money for new small business in Belvidere IL, you ought to talk with a local Belvidere SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Belvidere businesses.

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 Amcore 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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