Getting an SBA Loan for Hardware Stores

With these SBA loans for hardware stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This hardware stores loan for $143,000 was given to an Ohio entrepreneur in 2007.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Norwood, Ohio, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Wells Fargo Bank, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
Norwood, OH 45212

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
101 N PHILIPS AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$143,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $143,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $121,550.

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 application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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