Raising Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $11,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Burgaw, North Carolina was able to borrow $11,000 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $5,500 of this North Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
BURGAW, NC 28425

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$11,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $11,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,500.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $11,000 loan. Remember, you control your own destiny.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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