Getting an SBA Loan for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for SBA loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $20,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

Getting a small business loan in Chicago, Illinois was important for this business back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from National City Bank, operating out of Bannockburn, Illinois. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
CHICAGO, IL 60614

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
2595 WAUKEGAN RD
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

The lender provided this commercial 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

9/18/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for 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.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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 $20,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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