Raising Money for Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Looking for business loans for hobby, toy, and game stores? Try the SBA. This $19,000 hobby, toy, and game stores loan was issued by an Iowa bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Muscatine, Iowa, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Central State Bank, based in Muscatine, Iowa.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES
MUSCATINE, IA 52761

SBA Loan Lender

CENTRAL STATE BANK
301 IOWA AVE
MUSCATINE, IA 52761

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with getting a 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. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/9/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$19,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $19,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $16,150.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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