General Merchandise Stores Loans

Looking for loans for general merchandise stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $150,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by an Iowa bank.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Gateway State Bank, based in Clinton, Iowa.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
MT. CARROLL, IL 61053

SBA Loan Lender

GATEWAY STATE BANK
1427 N 2ND ST
CLINTON, IA 52732

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. 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. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Gateway 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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