Where to Get Capital for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for small business loans for general merchandise stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $115,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by an Utah bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Elk River, Idaho was able to borrow $115,000 from Zions First National Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $97,750 of this Idaho small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
ELK RIVER, ID 83827

SBA Loan Lender

ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
2460 SOUTH 3270 WEST, SBA DEP
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119

This commercial loan was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that the lender has a successful SBA lending history and a deep knowledge SBA lending rules and regulations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/18/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$115,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $115,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $97,750.

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 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $115,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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