Loans for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $40,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a Maine bank.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Greene, Maine, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Mechanics' Savings Bank, based in Auburn, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
GREENE, ME 04210

SBA Loan Lender

MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK
100 MINOT AVE
AUBURN, ME 04210

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/13/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $32,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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 $40,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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