Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores Business Loans

With these business 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 $140,000 was given to an Indiana entrepreneur in 2004.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Dyer, Indiana was able to borrow $140,000 from Stearns Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $119,000 of this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
DYER, IN 46311

SBA Loan Lender

STEARNS BANK
4191 2ND ST SOUTH
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/5/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$140,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $140,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $119,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you have a business and need capital to get to the next level? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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