Where to Get Capital for Sporting Goods Stores

With these small business loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $75,000 was given to a New Jersey entrepreneur in 2003.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Branchburg Park, New Jersey was able to borrow $75,000 from Columbia Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $63,750 of this New Jersey small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
BRANCHBURG PARK, NJ 08807

SBA Loan Lender

COLUMBIA BANK
RTE 4 EAST, STE 304, BERGEN M
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/10/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $63,750.

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 11 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 11 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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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