Raising Money for Sporting Goods Stores

With these bank loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $10,000 was given to a New York entrepreneur in 2000.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Long Beach, New York, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Bank Of America, based in Providence, Rhode Island.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
LONG BEACH, NY 11561

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this SBA 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

12/11/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. 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 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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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