Financing for Store Retailers

With these loans for store retailers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This store retailers loan for $225,000 was given to a New York entrepreneur in 2007.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Canandaigua, New York, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was First Niagara Bank, based in Lockport, New York.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: STORE RETAILERS
CANANDAIGUA, NY 14424

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
6950 S TRANSIT RD
LOCKPORT, NY 14094

This lender processed this SBA small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

11/27/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$225,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $225,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

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 8 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $225,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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