Getting an SBA Loan for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $72,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Wachovia Bank, out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $72,000 to help grow their Jacksonville, North Carolina business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
Jacksonville, NC 28540

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
301 S COLLEGE ST MAIN LOBBY
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

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

5/16/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$72,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $72,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $36,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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