Where to Get Capital for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for small business loans for general merchandise stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $165,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a Nebraska bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Bankfirst, out of Norfolk, Nebraska. The loan was granted and they received $165,000 to help grow their Norfolk, Nebraska business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
NORFOLK, NE 68701

SBA Loan Lender

BANKFIRST
100 N 13TH ST
NORFOLK, NE 68701

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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$165,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $165,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $82,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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

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

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 Bankfirst 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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