General Merchandise Stores Loans
With these loans for general merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general merchandise stores loan for $350,000 was given to a New York entrepreneur in 2002.
This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Brooklyn, New York, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Sovereign Bank, based in New York City, New York.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: VARIETY STORES
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
SBA Loan Lender
SOVEREIGN BANK
195 MONTAGUE ST
NEW YORK CITY, NY 11201
This loan for a small business was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
SIC Code
5331 - Variety Stores
NAICS Code
452990 - General Merchandise Stores
Loan Approval Date
2/12/2002
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$350,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $262,500.
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. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.
There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.
Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!
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