Borrowing Money for Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

With these loans for hobby, toy, and game stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This hobby, toy, and game stores loan for $100,000 was given to an Arizona entrepreneur in 2004.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Mesa, Arizona was able to borrow $100,000 from Pacific Cap. Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $85,000 of this Arizona small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES
MESA, AZ 85204

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC CAP. BANK
1021 ANACAPA ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

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

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/22/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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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