Raising Money for Furniture Stores

With these business loans for furniture stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This furniture stores loan for $450,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2006.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb, out of Wilmington, Delaware. The loan was granted and they received $450,000 to help grow their El Centro, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
EL CENTRO, CA 92243

SBA Loan Lender

LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB
1000 WEST ST, STE 200
WILMINGTON, DE 19801

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/18/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$450,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $450,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $337,500.

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 14 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 14 existing jobs.

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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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