Financing 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 $50,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a Montana bank.

Getting a small business loan in Helena, Montana was important for this business back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Mountain W. Bank, operating out of Helena, Montana. Here are the details on this Montana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
HELENA, MT 59601

SBA Loan Lender

MOUNTAIN W. BANK
1225 CEDAR
HELENA, MT 59601

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/10/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to raise money for a company in Helena MT, you ought to talk with a local Helena SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Helena businesses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Mountain W. Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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