Get an SBA Loan for Outdoor Power Equipment Stores

Looking for small business loans for outdoor power equipment stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $150,000 outdoor power equipment stores loan was issued by a Kentucky bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Citizens First Bank, Inc., out of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Bowling Green, Kentucky business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL NURSERIES, LAWN AND GARDEN SUPPLY STORES
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS FIRST BANK, INC.
987 LEHMAN AVE
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5261 - Retail Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores

NAICS Code

444210 - Outdoor Power Equipment Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/8/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 application for the borrower did not indicate that the company promised 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.

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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