Where to Get Capital for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for SBA loans for sporting goods stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $35,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with National City Bank, out of Bannockburn, Illinois. The loan was granted and they received $35,000 to help grow their Holly, Michigan business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
HOLLY, MI 48442

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
2595 WAUKEGAN RD
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

This lender processed this commercial 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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/20/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like National City Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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