Raising Money for Radio, Television, and Electronics Stores

With these business loans for radio, television, and electronics stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This radio, television, and electronics stores loan for $40,000 was given to an Idaho entrepreneur in 2007.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Nampa, Idaho, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Zions First National Bank, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RADIO, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONICS STORES
NAMPA, ID 83651

SBA Loan Lender

ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
1 S MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

443112 - Radio, Television, and Electronics Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/24/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,000.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Zions First National Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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