Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores Commercial Loans

Looking for commercial loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $45,500 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a Texas bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in La Grange, Texas, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Jpmorgan Chase Bank, based in Houston, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
LA GRANGE, TX 78945

SBA Loan Lender

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
811 RUSK ST., 16TH FL
HOUSTON, TX 77002

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

6/5/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$45,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $45,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $22,750.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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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