SBA Loan from Wells Fargo Bank Helps Sporting Goods Stores Company

Wells Fargo Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Oregon entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Gresham, Oregon was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Wells Fargo Bank, operating out of San Jose, California. Here are the details on this Oregon small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
GRESHAM, OR 97030

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/16/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Gresham or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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