Raising Money for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for bank loans for sporting goods stores? Try the SBA. This $285,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Branch Bank & Trust, out of Winston Salem, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $285,000 to help grow their Charlotte, North Carolina business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
200 W 2ND ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

This lender provides SBA debt financing as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$285,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $285,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $213,750.

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 25 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 25 existing jobs.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Branch Bank & Trust so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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