Raising Money for Store Retailers

Looking for bank loans for store retailers? Try the SBA. This $40,000 store retailers loan was issued by an Arkansas bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fort Smith, Arkansas was able to borrow $40,000 from Benefit Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $34,000 of this Arkansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: STORE RETAILERS
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

SBA Loan Lender

BENEFIT BANK
8300 PHOENIX AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide SBA bank loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

3/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,000.

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 business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My 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.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Benefit Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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