Getting an SBA Loan for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for business loans for general merchandise stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $130,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a California bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Los Angeles, California was able to borrow $130,000 from Saehan Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $65,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
Los Angeles, CA 90029

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this SBA loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/4/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $65,000.

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Saehan Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Saehan Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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