Raising Money for Sporting Goods Stores

With these business loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $50,000 was given to an Ohio entrepreneur in 2007.

Getting a small business loan in Danville, Ohio was important for this small business back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First-Knox National Bank, operating out of Mount Vernon, Ohio. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
DANVILLE, OH 43014

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST-KNOX NATIONAL BANK
1 S MAIN ST
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050

This lender processed this debt financing under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/22/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First-Knox National Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First-Knox National 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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