How to Get a Loan for Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Looking for business loans for pet and pet supplies stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $32,000 pet and pet supplies stores loan was issued by a Missouri bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas was able to borrow $32,000 from First Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $16,000 of this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PET AND PET SUPPLIES STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77015

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
11901 OLIVE BLVD
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

453910 - Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/30/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$32,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $32,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $16,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 First 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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