Raising Money for Sporting Goods Stores

With these business loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $15,000 was given to an Indiana entrepreneur in 2007.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was U.S. Bank National Association, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47130

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

The lender provided this business 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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/3/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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