Sporting Goods Stores Small Business Loans

With these small business loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $60,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2001.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Hockley, Texas, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Sterling Bank, based in Houston, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
HOCKLEY, TX 77447

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
13300 ALMEDA RD
HOUSTON, TX 77045

This lender issued this particular small business 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.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/25/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to add 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.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Hockley 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.

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