How to Get a Loan for Sporting Goods Stores

With these SBA loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $17,400 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2002.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Mansfield, Massachusetts was able to borrow $17,400 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $8,700 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
MANSFIELD, MA 02048

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/18/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$17,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $17,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,700.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of America had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of America 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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