Getting an SBA Loan for General Merchandise Stores

With these commercial loans for general merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general merchandise stores loan for $272,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2003.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Los Angeles, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Saehan Bank, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023

SBA Loan Lender

SAEHAN BANK
3580 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1500
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$272,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $272,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $204,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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