Getting an SBA Loan for Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

With these business loans for hobby, toy, and game stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This hobby, toy, and game stores loan for $32,000 was given to an Alabama entrepreneur in 2004.

Getting a small business loan in Decatur, Alabama was important for this business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Newtek Small Business Finance Inc., operating out of New York, New York. Here are the details on this Alabama small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES
DECATUR, AL 35603

SBA Loan Lender

NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE INC.
1440 BROADWAY, 17TH FL.
NEW YORK, NY 10018

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/5/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$32,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $32,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $16,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Newtek Small Business Finance Inc. and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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