Raising Money for Store Retailers

With these business loans for store retailers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This store retailers loan for $20,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2002.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was National City Bank, based in Erie, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: STORE RETAILERS
ERIE, PA 16508

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
801 STATE ST
ERIE, PA 16501

This bank 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

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

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.

This SBA loan was for $20,000. How would you spend $20,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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