SBA Loan from Innovative Bank Helps Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Stores Company

Innovative Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Alabama entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Innovative Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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