Financing for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these commercial loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan for $45,000 was given to an Iowa entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Maquoketa, Iowa was able to borrow $45,000 from Maquoketa State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $38,250 of this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
MAQUOKETA, IA 52060

SBA Loan Lender

MAQUOKETA STATE BANK
203 N MAIN ST
MAQUOKETA, IA 52060

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/28/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$45,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $45,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $38,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Maquoketa State Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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