Getting an SBA Loan for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for commercial loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $83,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Hayward, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Bank Of America, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
HAYWARD, CA 94544

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This lender processed this SBA bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/16/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$83,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $83,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $41,500.

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 12 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds 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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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