How to Get a Loan for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for business loans for sporting goods stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $179,500 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a Missouri bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was The Central Trust Bank, based in Jefferson City, Missouri.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109

SBA Loan Lender

THE CENTRAL TRUST BANK
238 MADISON ST
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$179,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $179,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $134,625.

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. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like The Central Trust 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).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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