Financing for Used Merchandise Stores

Looking for loans for used merchandise stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $370,000 used merchandise stores loan was issued by a Connecticut bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Niantic, Connecticut, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was People's United Bank, based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
NIANTIC, CT 06357

SBA Loan Lender

PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK
850 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

This SBA loan was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that this bank has a successful SBA lending track record and a deep knowledge SBA lending rules and regulations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$370,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $370,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $277,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 People's United 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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