Getting an SBA Loan for General Merchandise Stores
Looking for commercial loans for general merchandise stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $67,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a Virginia bank.
This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Chester, Virginia, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Branch Bank & Trust, based in Richmond, Virginia.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: VARIETY STORES
CHESTER, VA 23831
SBA Loan Lender
BRANCH BANK & TRUST
823 E MAIN ST
RICHMOND, VA 23219
This commercial loan 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
2/17/2000
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$67,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $67,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $53,600.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.
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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