Business Loans for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for business loans for general merchandise stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $72,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a Michigan bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Holland, Michigan, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Fifth Third Bank, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
HOLLAND, MI 49424

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5399 - General Merchandise Stores

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/3/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$72,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $72,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $61,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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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