Women's Clothing Stores Small Business Loans

Looking for small business loans for women's clothing stores? Try the SBA. This $150,000 women's clothing stores loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Chicago, Illinois was able to borrow $150,000 from North Community Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $127,500 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
CHICAGO, IL 60657

SBA Loan Lender

NORTH COMMUNITY BANK
3639 N BROADWAY AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5621 - Women's Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/18/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. North Community Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, North Community Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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