Borrowing Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan for $55,000 was given to a South Carolina entrepreneur in 2000.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Columbia, South Carolina was able to borrow $55,000 from Business Devel Corp - So. Caro. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $44,000 of this South Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
COLUMBIA, SC 29223

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS DEVEL CORP - SO. CARO
111 EXEC CENTER DR, STE 225
COLUMBIA, SC 29221

This lender issued this particular commercial loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/29/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $44,000.

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 13 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Business Devel Corp - So. Caro and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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