Borrowing Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan for $75,000 was given to an Iowa entrepreneur in 2004.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Iowa St. Bank & Trust, out of Iowa City, Iowa. The loan was granted and they received $75,000 to help grow their Iowa City, Iowa business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
IOWA CITY, IA 52240

SBA Loan Lender

IOWA ST. BANK & TRUST
102 S CLINTON ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52240

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/1/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $63,750.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient 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?

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Iowa City 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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