Financing for Women's Clothing Stores

With these loans for women's clothing stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This women's clothing stores loan for $5,000 was given to a Louisiana entrepreneur in 2005.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
BREAUX BRIDGE, LA 70517

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this 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

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/12/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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