Getting an SBA Loan for Hardware Stores

With these commercial loans for hardware stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This hardware stores loan for $186,000 was given to a Minnesota entrepreneur in 2000.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Minneapolis, Minnesota was able to borrow $186,000 from Associated Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $139,500 of this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403

SBA Loan Lender

ASSOCIATED BANK
740 MARQUETTE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5251 - Hardware Stores

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/15/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$186,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $186,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $139,500.

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 16 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 16 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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